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29 Jul 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED, based in Plymouth, has awarded a contract titled "Microsoft SQL Licensing" for IT services, specifically for the provision of Microsoft licences to NSC users. The procurement process followed a direct, below-threshold method without competition, and the contract award stage was completed on 29th July 2026. The contract encompasses multiple delivery locations across the United Kingdom regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. It officially started on 1st October 2025 and is set to be active until 31st July 2027, with an option for renewal until 2028.

This procurement presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for companies in the IT services sector that can offer consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. As the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method to SOFTCAT PLC, which is a large-scale supplier, smaller enterprises could aim to position themselves for any potential subcontracting opportunities that might arise. Companies with a strong track record in software licensing and those that can offer innovative solutions at competitive prices would be well-suited to compete in future tenders under similar categories. The ongoing need for IT solutions within the public sector, especially in regions identified in the tender, provides ample scope for businesses to expand their market reach.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Microsoft SQL Licensing

Notice Description

Access to a number of Microsoft licences for NSC users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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
£42,616 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5QZ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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