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10 Jul 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Radius Housing Association Limited is inviting tenders for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to procure Microsoft Enterprise licences. This procurement falls under the competitive flexible procedure and is aimed at providing IT software packages and license management services. The contract is categorised under the 'goods' procurement category and is valued at approximately £840,000 net. Located in Holywood, Northern Ireland, the procurement process adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations and is currently active at the tender stage. Key dates include a closing date for tender submissions on 6th August 2026, with an award decision expected by 1st September 2026. The planned contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with potential extensions allowing for a maximum duration of four years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software and license management to expand their service offerings within the public sector. It is particularly suitable for entities experienced in delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions under public authority contracts. The procurement's competitive open method ensures equal opportunities for all qualified suppliers to compete based on the most advantageous tender criteria, considering both quality and cost elements. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio, enhance their reputation, and build long-term relationships with the Radius Housing Association and potentially other public sector clients in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority wish to procure Microsoft Enterprise licences from a suitably qualified entity. Licences must be provided in line with Document 02 - Specification of Requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years with The Contracting Authorities reserving the option to exercise up to two (2) contractual extensions of 12 months (2+1+1). The Contracting Authority reserve the right to offer longer extensions but the total of these will not exceed 2 years and the maximum contract duration shall be 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065219-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

48517000 - IT software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION 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
HOLYWOOD
Postcode
BT18 9HZ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Holywood
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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