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title: "WSFT - IT - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ccc92c71-120d-48ee-988b-8d112d18345d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# WSFT - IT - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licenses

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccc92c71-120d-48ee-988b-8d112d18345d

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which aimed to acquire Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licences under the framework agreement provided by the Crown Commercial Service. The tender, classified under the IT software package industry category, covers services and is facilitated through a selective procurement method. Located at Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom, the procurement process concluded its tender period on 13 October 2025. Later awarded on 13 January 2026 with a contract period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, the contract with Bytes Software Services Limited totals a value of £2,213,180.04 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in software solutions. As a participant in the Crown Commercial Service aggregation, businesses partaking in such opportunities can achieve favourable pricing through economies of scale. While the competitive landscape may not be conducive for SMEs or VCSEs, due to the suitability constraints, companies with established frameworks and capacity to deliver extensive IT packages will find this contract aligns well with their strategic ambitions to expand service offerings within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

The Crown Commercial Service provides public sector buyers the opportunity to participate in regular aggregation opportunities, to benefit from the best possible prices achieved through economies of scale. West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust participated in the Microsoft Aggregation (NFC193), purchasing Microsoft licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd0e134-89cd-4bdb-8bfa-3cd6d2b18391 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,213,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,213,180 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd0e134-89cd-4bdb-8bfa-3cd6d2b18391

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd0e134-89cd-4bdb-8bfa-3cd6d2b18391
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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