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title: "Perpetual Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9d8eaf4-50d6-4db9-be50-0929b0390a01"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QVH - COMMERCE & FINANCE"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Perpetual Licences

Buyer: QVH - COMMERCE & FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9d8eaf4-50d6-4db9-be50-0929b0390a01

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by QVH - Commerce & Finance, located in East Grinstead, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage for the tender titled "Perpetual Licences." This tender falls under the industry category of "License management software package" with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 48218000. The procurement involved the acquisition of Microsoft Data Centre Server licenses, specifically for Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and Hyper-V, on a perpetual basis with no ongoing costs. The procurement method utilised was selective, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was officially completed with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 26th March 2026 and the award being published on 13th April 2026.

This tender creates an opportunity for large-sized businesses with expertise in software licensing and IT infrastructure to secure long-term revenue through ongoing service provision and potential software updates or complementary services. Although the procurement specifically involved a selective method limiting SME and VCSE participation, businesses equipped to fulfil such contracts can leverage this high-value opportunity to fortify relationships with public sector entities and enhance their portfolio in the UK market, particularly within the technology industry focused on data centre and server management solutions.

## Notice

Microsoft Data Centre Server licenses, this will cover the use of Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and the use of hyper-V. These are perpetual licences with no ongoing costs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da7ec48-8b9c-40da-8c40-80dec0098d70 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,219 |
| 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 | QVH - COMMERCE & FINANCE |
| Locality | EAST GRINSTEAD |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH19 3DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Mid Sussex |
| Electoral ward | East Grinstead Ashplats |
| Westminster constituency | East Grinstead and Uckfield |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da7ec48-8b9c-40da-8c40-80dec0098d70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da7ec48-8b9c-40da-8c40-80dec0098d70
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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