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title: "EHRC 2425-34 Software Licenses and Associated Services"
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# EHRC 2425-34 Software Licenses and Associated Services

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a180f272-b0cc-4152-aa37-5b324fecd265

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has concluded its procurement process for the provision of software licenses and associated services under the tender EHRC 2425-34. This procurement, which falls under the IT services category, includes renewing software licenses and appointing a Microsoft Large Account Reseller. It also involves professional services for reviewing Microsoft Copilot services entitlement. The tender, part of the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement, covers delivery to regions within the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract, valued at £532,567.56, was awarded on 11th March 2025 to SoftwareONE UK Limited and will be effective from 12th March 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT consultancy, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in managing software licenses, especially those that can act as Microsoft partners, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged to engage in such selective procurement processes that adopt call-offs from framework agreements, ensuring better value and efficiencies for the buying organisation. Participating in these tenders can drive business growth through long-term contracts and valuable industry exposure.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of software licenses and associated services. This includes: - The renewal of software licenses for our core infrastructure services. - The appointment of a Microsoft Large Account Reseller to ensure we are getting the best return and value from our Microsoft agreement. - The professional services of a Microsoft partner to review our entitlement to Microsoft Copilot services. This is a further competition under Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef20786a-62b7-4f36-adee-b0e823fd96b3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £532,567 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £532,567 |
| 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 | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWAREONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef20786a-62b7-4f36-adee-b0e823fd96b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef20786a-62b7-4f36-adee-b0e823fd96b3
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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