Microsoft Enterprise Renewal

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Renewal

Notice Description

This arrangement provides licensing for core Microsoft services across the organisation, including Microsoft 365, Windows, and associated security and cloud capabilities. Licensing is managed centrally, with periodic reviews and true-up processes to ensure alignment with staffing levels and service usage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to the renewal of GreenSquareAccord's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA), which underpins the delivery of core technology services across the organisation. The agreement will provide licensing for key Microsoft technologies that support both corporate functions and front line service delivery, including: * Microsoft 365 services (e.g. email, collaboration, and document management) * Windows Enterprise licensing * Security and identity services, including Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint security * Azure cloud services, where required to support infrastructure and application hosting The scope of the agreement includes: * Provision of user based and device based licensing to support all employees and relevant third parties * Flexibility to accommodate organisational changes through annual true up arrangements * Access to Software Assurance benefits, including upgrades and enhancements * Enablement of secure, modern ways of working, including remote and mobile access for staff delivering tenant facing services * Ongoing compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements

Procurement Information

The contract falls within scope of application of the regulations. Following a review of the available routes to market, it was determined that the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement SBS10510 provided a compliant route for this requirement. The framework permits direct award where the applicable criteria are met and, as such, the contract was awarded directly in accordance with the framework provisions and Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c15b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061771-2026
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: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
CPV Codes: 72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £1,607,571 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 29 Jun 20262 weeks 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: GREENSQUAREACCORD LIMITED
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B1 2JB
Post Town: Birmingham
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location: TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority: Birmingham
Electoral Ward: Ladywood
Westminster Constituency: Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice URLs

https://greensquareaccord.co.uk/

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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