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title: "BTA2173 BTA Microsoft licences Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37fbb844-40ed-4fd5-94b6-09409c42407b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# BTA2173 BTA Microsoft licences Procurement

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37fbb844-40ed-4fd5-94b6-09409c42407b

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority, operating under the names VisitBritain and VisitEngland, has completed a selective procurement process titled "BTA2173 BTA Microsoft licences Procurement" aimed at acquiring Microsoft licences and Azure services. Utilising a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement, this procurement falls under the Information technology services category. The procurement method was a call-off from the framework agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Service 2, Call-off Lot 3. Though the tender period concluded on 15th September 2025, the awarded contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, covering a broad delivery scope including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and beyond.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in software and IT services. As the award was granted to SOFTWARE ONE UK LTD, businesses of similar scale and expertise might consider aligning with further framework agreements to secure similar contracts in the future. Despite being not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large firms engaged in technology solutions could greatly benefit from such sophisticated and extensive public sector projects. This contract illustrates a thriving market for those with capabilities in providing robust Microsoft and Azure services, potentially opening doors to both national and international expansion.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Services Aggregation Further competition NFC193 using Framework Agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Service 2, Call-off Lot 3 Software for Microsoft Licences and azure services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d39f5b3-6fdd-4b6a-b44f-57fded1b2666 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,320,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE ONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d39f5b3-6fdd-4b6a-b44f-57fded1b2666
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22733ea4-25ad-47ec-a6ef-e521cecb877e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d39f5b3-6fdd-4b6a-b44f-57fded1b2666
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22733ea4-25ad-47ec-a6ef-e521cecb877e
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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