--- title: "UKSBS CC24012 - Supply of Microsoft Licenses" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-21" --- # UKSBS CC24012 - Supply of Microsoft Licenses Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-592f831d-55c6-4af5-a987-23a15227a2bf.json) ## Summary UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for various Microsoft Licenses and associated support under contract UKSBS CC24012. This notice serves as an award update and not a call for competition. The procurement falls within the IT software package industry category, and the contract utilizes a selective procurement method through a call-off from the LUPC framework agreement. Contracts were awarded to the top-ranked supplier, Softcat Plc, located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and the delivering address specified as SN2 1FL in Swindon, England. The contract period commenced on 26th March 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,668,255.68, with variations noted during the award updates. The awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities for IT software package resellers, particularly those involved in Microsoft and associated services. This framework’s procurement approach favours enterprises capable of providing Microsoft software solutions and support efficiently. The contract’s direct award to Softcat Plc suggests potential openings for businesses that can position themselves effectively within these framework agreements. Companies classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit especially, as the procurement process acknowledges their suitability, enhancing opportunities for competitive involvement and expansion. The contract’s focus on incremental license amendments could signify ongoing demand, thereby creating sustainable business growth prospects for involved suppliers. ## Notice ***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE AND NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITON*** This requirement is for the supply of various Microsoft Licenses and associated support. This has been sourced via a direct award procedure against the LUPC framework: Software License Resellers Agreement (Ref: ITS4042SU) and awarded to the top ranked supplier on Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services. This is a direct replacement of contract DDaT23481 Contract Variation 001 - Amendment to cost of licenses and additional licenses Contract Variation 002 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 003 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 004 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 005 - Amendment to increase licenses Contract Variation 006 - Amendment to increase licences Contract Variation 007 - Amendment to adjust licences Contract Variation 008 - Amendment to add overages ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 21 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | 26 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,668,255 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,708,858 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOFTCAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48517000 - IT software package ## Release History - 21 Apr 2026 at 15:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64 - 31 Oct 2025 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64 - 6 Jun 2025 at 09:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64 - 2 Aug 2024 at 10:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64 - 1 May 2024 at 12:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64 - 18 Apr 2024 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64 - 21 Dec 2023 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff8ad9b4-e924-4131-b9a7-8dfd725c7a4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175473c8-b356-4d84-8e6f-f86a478a0b64 21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff8ad9b4-e924-4131-b9a7-8dfd725c7a4b 21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/974b77b5-266f-4a58-9d10-ce1d6584bb17 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e3e4fe3-263d-4945-9d59-e2e918cd5003 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/169057fd-64b2-420b-b283-6050ed683b44 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dee78e6-0f27-4443-8d80-613bc9c24592 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6367af8b-4d3f-4daa-948f-2a7b637c9444 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc921b87-3dd3-40a7-9968-9acf1414b124 CC24012 004 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaeff70d-7343-4c27-97c9-879e8c4155e9 CC24012 005 - Contract Variation Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/252de5c7-6b93-4a68-b9f9-3b048faa5294 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9bc0531-fe14-4315-965a-9842535ae817 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce8b8058-d2d5-48ff-8a6b-8c75373f1a36 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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