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title: "Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 25-26"
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# Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 25-26

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ec0d3c7-b538-41b5-a9f0-14ed0728a5c6

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by Lancashire Constabulary, concerns the acquisition of Microsoft Business SQL licences for the period 2025 to 2026. The procurement, titled "Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 25-26", falls under the IT software package category (CPV 48517000) and is specifically located in the North West of the United Kingdom. As of the latest update, this process is in the Award stage. The selective procurement method was employed, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with Softcat being named as the supplier following completion of the tendering phase. The contract is valued at £245,963.35 and commenced on 1st May 2025, with a duration until 30th April 2026.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for large IT service providers with expertise in software licensing, specifically those with the capability to meet government procurement frameworks. Businesses like Softcat, which are well-established with scalable operations, can significantly benefit by securing such contracts. Although this specific tender is not marked for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies that can engage in framework agreements and negotiate sizeable contracts may consider pursuing similar opportunities to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Using Softcat for our Microsoft Business SQL licences for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c1849a-ebd1-4408-a62a-d6f3fdf5cc34 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,963 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,963 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 30 Apr 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c1849a-ebd1-4408-a62a-d6f3fdf5cc34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c1849a-ebd1-4408-a62a-d6f3fdf5cc34
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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