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title: "Microsoft Licences 2025-28"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20f38640-fbf3-4505-bcfe-a4ced98d7ace"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Microsoft Licences 2025-28

Buyer: FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20f38640-fbf3-4505-bcfe-a4ced98d7ace

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## Summary

The procurement process recently completed by Folkestone & Hythe District Council involves the acquisition of Microsoft 365 licences for the period from 2025 to 2028. This falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement was facilitated through a selective method as a call-off from the Commercial Services Group Ltd framework agreement. The contract, valued at £557,969.40, was awarded to CDW LIMITED, with the delivery centred in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 22nd July 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those capable of supplying software packages and associated services. Companies looking to expand into the public sector or enhance their presence within government contracts would find this type of tender advantageous. Although the current award was made to a large-scale supplier, the suitability criteria suggest potential opportunities for SMEs in future similar procurements. Engaging in tenders like this can help businesses establish credibility, access government frameworks, and secure substantial contracts that promote growth and stability in the industry.

## Notice

Purchase of Microsoft 365 Licences via Commercial Services Group Ltd framework Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services (FTS 2024/S 000-007870)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82194db6-6660-4ba1-8292-e1fb62bfea67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £557,969 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £557,969 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82194db6-6660-4ba1-8292-e1fb62bfea67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82194db6-6660-4ba1-8292-e1fb62bfea67
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

## Provenance

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