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title: "Provision of SQL, Windows Server and Visual Studio"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0dbab27d-54d9-4c77-a511-45f52912f1d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Provision of SQL, Windows Server and Visual Studio

Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dbab27d-54d9-4c77-a511-45f52912f1d4

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## Summary

The Government Commercial Agency, located in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of SQL, Windows Server and Visual Studio" services under the CPV classification of "Software package and information systems". This contract, valued at £581,858.25, falls within the services category and is being executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the award notice published on 20th May 2026 and the contract commencing on 1st June 2026, lasting until 31st May 2029. The contract spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, among others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software and IT services sector, particularly those capable of managing large-scale Microsoft licensing agreements such as SQL Server, Visual Studio, and Windows Server. Although the procurement method was selective and SMEs or VCSEs were not reported as being specifically targeted for this tender, large companies experienced in handling similar call-off agreements from framework arrangements would find it beneficial to participate. The awarded supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, exemplifies the kind of large-scale organisation suitable for this expansive and national contract. This opportunity allows businesses to extend their reach within public sector contracts across multiple UK regions.

## Notice

"Software Assurance renewal of the following Microsoft Licensing products: SQL Server , Visual Studio, Windows Server "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1c3bcf-9685-41d2-9df7-14a0f6098c53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £581,858 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £581,858 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1c3bcf-9685-41d2-9df7-14a0f6098c53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1c3bcf-9685-41d2-9df7-14a0f6098c53
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb77c1df-030a-4548-85c0-1b3587f98a38
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbceca5c-c4f6-4bc3-a4be-c886deaefccb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99e149ff-248e-451f-b9fe-917522b858b9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/621a1829-5b30-4b83-a04d-2ad0748a3cd6

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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