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title: "MACC Agreement for Microsoft Azure Consumption"
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# MACC Agreement for Microsoft Azure Consumption

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc586d4b-1c4d-4f49-be1b-d6e1130661ba

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, centres around a direct award for a MACC Agreement concerning Microsoft Azure Consumption. The project, classified under information technology services, offers extensive delivery options, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Currently at the award stage, the contract is valued at £1,880,051 and spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The completion of the tender process on 31st January 2026, with contracting beginning in February, indicates efficient procurement management, and it is geared towards meeting both SME and VCSE suitability requirements.

This tender presents potential business growth avenues specifically for large organisations with expertise in IT services, although SMEs and VCSEs can also find opportunities given the delivery scope and criteria set by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. As Insight Direct (UK) Ltd has been awarded the contract, businesses in similar lines of service and capability may benchmark their offerings to position for similar opportunities. The direct procurement method ensures streamlined engagement between the council and IT service providers, fostering competitiveness and innovation in the sector.

## Notice

MACC Agreement for Microsoft Azure Consumption CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40083c4d-2d42-4581-afe6-5bd054eb500c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,880,051 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,880,051 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40083c4d-2d42-4581-afe6-5bd054eb500c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40083c4d-2d42-4581-afe6-5bd054eb500c
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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