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29 Jun 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a public authority under central government, recently concluded a procurement process involving a direct award contract for Microsoft 365 licences. The procurement aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis and involves the purchase of software packages and information systems, categorised under procurement of goods. The procurement, valued at a gross amount of £2,137,370.40, spans a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. Located in London, the procurement employs a direct award method due to Microsoft's position as the sole supplier of these licences. The award notice was published on 29th June 2026, with a milestone for future signature scheduled for 30th June 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for suppliers of software systems, particularly those capable of partnering or subcontracting to provide complementary services or bespoke solutions alongside Microsoft’s offerings. Large businesses with a focus on software development and IT services would find competing for such contracts advantageous, particularly given the potential for long-term engagement over a multi-year period. Moreover, firms with expertise in value-added services in software products could capitalise on marketing their skills to integrate and enhance Microsoft 365 solutions within public sector infrastructure. This contract demonstrates a favourable landscape for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the UK public sector’s IT services domain.

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Notice Title

Microsoft 365 Licences

Notice Description

Direct Award for the supply of Microsoft 365 licences for 36 months

Procurement Information

Sole supplier - licences only available to purchase directly from Microsoft

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bee5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060670-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,781,142 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED (MIOL

Further Information

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