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Microsoft 360 licenses

VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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27 Jul 2026 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED, a regional authority based in Bilsthorpe, United Kingdom, as the buying organisation. The procurement title is "Microsoft 360 licenses" and falls under the industry category of license management software development services, classified with CPV code 72212218. This procurement is in the award stage and was completed via a direct award process under the Crown Commercial Service’s RM6100 Technology Services 3 Agreement. The contract was signed on 7th January 2026, with an overall value of £1,027,694.52. This procurement covers services for the UK and includes an initial contract period of 36 months with options for a 24-month extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those experienced in license management and related IT services. Espria Limited, an SME based in Hertfordshire, was the successful supplier, highlighting that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise have ample opportunities to participate in such procurement processes. The use of a direct award method indicates that businesses with existing frameworks or agreements with government bodies are well-positioned to secure contracts efficiently, fostering potential growth by leveraging strategic partnerships and compliance with procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft 360 licenses

Notice Description

Direct award under RM6100 Technology Services 3 Agreement Framework Schedule 4 - Annex 1.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft license agreement for business. Direct award via RM6100 Technology Services 3 Agreement Framework Schedule 4 - Annex 1, Lots 2, 3 and 5.

Options: 36 month initial contract period. 24 month extension period.

Procurement Information

Direct award under Crown Commercial Service. Ref: RM6100 Technology Services 3 Agreement Framework Schedule 4 - Annex 1 Lots 2, 3 and 5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d414
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070691-2026
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

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,027,694 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20267 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
VIA EAST MIDLANDS 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
BILSTHORPE
Postcode
NG22 8ST
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Bilsthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESPRIA

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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