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title: "Microsoft Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46246c36-e4fa-4f04-b84e-82fb0ab9c03f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46246c36-e4fa-4f04-b84e-82fb0ab9c03f

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Stroud District Council, pertains to the award of a contract for "Microsoft Licensing" services, classified under Software package and information systems. This call-off from a framework agreement employs a selective procurement method. The process reached the award stage with the contract becoming effective from 1st April 2026 and extending until 31st March 2029. The awarded value totals £205,296. The key location associated with this contract is in Stroud, England, with the postal code GL5 4UB. The procurement method was initiated with the tender period ending on 25th March 2026, and the contract was officially awarded on 26th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the information technology and software services industry, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale software licensing agreements. While the procurement was conducted selectively through a framework agreement, it primarily benefits larger enterprises like Bytes Software Services Limited, the successfully awarded supplier, due to the complexity and scale involved in software licensing agreements. Small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises were not targeted for this procurement endeavour. However, the opportunity highlights the importance of engaging with framework agreements for businesses aiming to secure similar future contracts with governmental bodies like Stroud District Council.

## Notice

Contract award notice only, call off from framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97abaa5d-0433-4bf4-9d9f-028b9a365eb3 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,296 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,296 |
| 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 | STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | STROUD |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL5 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Stroud |
| Electoral ward | Cainscross |
| Westminster constituency | Stroud |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97abaa5d-0433-4bf4-9d9f-028b9a365eb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97abaa5d-0433-4bf4-9d9f-028b9a365eb3
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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