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title: "Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Licensing Program"
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# Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Licensing Program

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b4f4032-2b0d-42b9-9af7-1e8159ca476c

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) has completed the procurement process for the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Licensing Program, categorised under Software package and information systems in CPV scheme 48000000. The procurement was conducted as a Direct Award via the Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) lot 1, utilising a selective method through a framework agreement. The tender, with ID DDaT25339, was finalised with SoftCat Plc as the supplier on 26th November 2025. Situated in Swindon, England, UKSBS acted as the buying organisation, with the contract set to commence on 2nd December 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Awards were published on 15th December 2025, confirming the active status of the agreement.

This tender opens pathways for growth, particularly within businesses specialising in software and information systems, given its framework-based procurement approach, which inherently prioritises top-ranked suppliers. With a focus on selective procurement, enterprises adept in cloud solutions and ICT infrastructure are well-positioned to engage in such tenders, fostering expansion through significant public contracts. Ideal candidates are small and medium enterprises, as the procurement identifies suitability for these entities, although VCSE organisations might not find this opportunity as pertinent. Engaging with established suppliers like SoftCat Plc demonstrates a high bar for competition but simultaneously underscores the scale of opportunities available in such procurements.

## Notice

*** Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition *** UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Licensing Program. This procurement has been concluded as a Direct Award under the Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) lot 1 via the top ranked supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5976033-6b1d-41f7-bd60-653526b11349 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 17:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5976033-6b1d-41f7-bd60-653526b11349

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5976033-6b1d-41f7-bd60-653526b11349
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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