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title: "Microsoft Licences"
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# Microsoft Licences

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cd60de8-a4b6-4d8d-a8a5-5fe87db43901

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## Summary

The procurement process for Microsoft Licences, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited for UK Research and Innovation (Innovate UK), falls under the industry category of Software Packages and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) framework with reference ITS4042 SU. This process has reached the award stage, with Softcat PLC being the successful supplier. The awarded contract, valued at £59,412.15, began on 19 October 2025 and will conclude on 4 November 2026. The procurement was conducted for the location with postal code SN2 1FL, Swindon, England.

This awarded tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and systems integration, especially those capable of operating under framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in such contracts could find similar opportunities in supporting large-scale public projects. Participating in such agreements fosters growth by positioning companies as key suppliers for governmental and research institutions, with potential for securing ongoing and future collaborations.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Innovate UK (IUK) - had a requirement for the provision of Microsoft licences. This procurement has been concluded bunder the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) framework with reference ITS4042 SU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3def00e7-90a7-4021-9595-edf1e4524a46 |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2025 - 4 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,412 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,412 |
| 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

- 24 Oct 2025 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3def00e7-90a7-4021-9595-edf1e4524a46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3def00e7-90a7-4021-9595-edf1e4524a46
  24th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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