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title: "Microsoft 365 Licences - CPA/SPU/2552F - AWARD"
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# Microsoft 365 Licences - CPA/SPU/2552F - AWARD

Buyer: CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26687e4e-fc2f-488a-bd23-79f1cd08789e

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## Summary

The procurement contract for Microsoft 365 licences has been awarded by the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, located in Cheshire, United Kingdom. This service belongs to the industry category of software package and information systems, with the CPV code 48000000. The contract has entered the award stage, and the awarding date was 13 February 2025. As per the tender’s timeline, the contract period will begin on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service operated as the buyer, finalising the award with Specialist Computer Centres as the supplier. While the award notice was published on 11 June 2025, the tender period officially ended on 1 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those involved in delivering Microsoft products. Despite the suitability criteria indicating that this tender may not be ideal for SMEs or VCSEs, it invites larger enterprises focusing on robust IT service provision to participate in similar future procurements. Companies tailored to providing comprehensive IT solutions, especially with a strong capability in software licensing and information systems, will find significant growth prospects through such collaborations with public service organisations, exemplified by tallies such as Microsoft's enterprise-focused offerings.

## Notice

Microsoft 365 Licences (ESA 66060820)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e43748b-47c5-4bce-ac80-ae74b6ba9a05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e43748b-47c5-4bce-ac80-ae74b6ba9a05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e43748b-47c5-4bce-ac80-ae74b6ba9a05
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirefire.co.uk

## Provenance

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