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ESSL Microsoft 365 Subscriptions

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "ESSL Microsoft 365 Subscriptions" was conducted by East Suffolk Council, a regional authority in the UK, located in Woodbridge. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a CPV classification of 72000000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 24th April 2026. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication, awarded via the Y23065 KCS Framework and directly granted to Bytes Software Services Ltd, based in Surrey. The contract value was £64,894.56, with delivery in the UKH region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in providing software subscriptions and support. Companies with a focus on Microsoft 365 or similar software products are well-suited to compete in such contracts. Businesses looking to expand their client base within local and regional authorities could find growth opportunities through similar frameworks and direct awards. Successful bidders are likely those capable of delivering high-quality software solutions and support services efficiently. Small to medium enterprises like Bytes Software Services Ltd, which was awarded this contract, exemplify the type of enterprise that can thrive by competing in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESSL Microsoft 365 Subscriptions

Notice Description

ESSL Annual Microsoft 365 Subscriptions awarded via Y23065 KCS Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

ESSL Annual Microsoft 365 Subscriptions procured through Y23065 KCS Framework

Procurement Information

The contract was directly awarded through Y23065 KCS Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059749-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,894 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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