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title: "Microsoft Azure CSP subscriptions and Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88737b2b-6c3f-45f2-bb57-148187895e04"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Microsoft Azure CSP subscriptions and Licenses

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88737b2b-6c3f-45f2-bb57-148187895e04

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has concluded a procurement process for "Microsoft Azure CSP Subscriptions and Licenses," classified under the software package and information systems category (CPV: 48000000). This procurement aimed to secure Microsoft Azure subscriptions, expert advice on payment optimisation, and support for Azure cost management and reporting. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 28th July 2025 to 31st July 2027, with delivery across multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. The award was made to Bytes Software Services Ltd, with the contract value amounting to £1,820,523.75.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in software and IT services, particularly those with expertise in cloud computing and cost management. Companies offering consultancy and support services for Microsoft Azure platform could find ample opportunities through contracts like this, especially given the focus on cost optimisation and reporting. The procurement process was designed to attract competitive bids by enabling SMEs to participate, thereby fostering innovation and diversity within the IT sector.

## Notice

Requirement: * Procure Microsoft Azure Subscriptions and Resources * Subject matter Expert advice on Payment Optimisation * Support for Azure Cost Management, analysis and reporting Additional information: Price is estimated as costs are variable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6329c98-45c0-47a0-8070-379cc01ce0c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,820,523 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,820,523 |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUPLICATE - BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6329c98-45c0-47a0-8070-379cc01ce0c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6329c98-45c0-47a0-8070-379cc01ce0c4
  28th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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