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title: "Discovery work in connection with Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1019b9a1-ce45-4604-b6bb-a20d3e8d949f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS"
published: "2025-01-31"
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# Discovery work in connection with Microsoft Licences

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1019b9a1-ce45-4604-b6bb-a20d3e8d949f

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## Summary

South Yorkshire Police Headquarters has completed a selective procurement process for a 3rd party review of the current Microsoft licensing provision and personas for both Humberside and South Yorkshire Police Forces. This awarded contract, valued at £40,000, falls under the IT services category (CPV 72000000) and will be delivered within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 28th January 2025 and the contract period running from 30th January 2025 to 29th January 2026. The award was published on 31st January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, large-scale IT service providers like Boxxe Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such contracts. Businesses with expertise in managing and optimising software licensing can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in supporting substantial public sector projects. The strategic nature of this project also opens doors for sustained collaboration and additional service provision to police forces in the region.

## Notice

A 3rd party review of the current Microsoft licensing provision and personas for both Humberside and South Yorkshire Police Forces

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d1d94d-ce2e-45bb-b786-5c355224a701 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d1d94d-ce2e-45bb-b786-5c355224a701

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d1d94d-ce2e-45bb-b786-5c355224a701
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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