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title: "Provision of MS Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cebceb54-4311-4287-9f4c-01304637cfd4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2025-04-11"
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# Provision of MS Licences

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cebceb54-4311-4287-9f4c-01304637cfd4

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of MS Licences," classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender involved acquiring Microsoft cloud services such as 1,193 EOP licences, 1,200 E5 licences, and Microsoft Azure Subscriptions, with a total value of £1,226,729. This selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, covers multiple regions across the UK, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026, with key dates being the tender period end date of 25 March 2025 and the award date of 10 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to grow by providing critical software solutions to government entities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are well-suited to participate and benefit from such opportunities. CORE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (U.K.) LIMITED, an SME based in London, successfully secured this contract, illustrating the potential for businesses of similar scale and capabilities to engage in lucrative public procurement processes. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, expand its market reach, and foster long-term growth through partnerships with government organisations.

## Notice

To procure Microsoft cloud services, including up to 1,193 EOP licences, up to 1,200 E5 licences and Microsoft Azure Subscriptions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ff6c8d-0636-4203-9ef9-23eaf436d94c |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,226,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,226,729 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ff6c8d-0636-4203-9ef9-23eaf436d94c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ff6c8d-0636-4203-9ef9-23eaf436d94c
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/988fdea7-9ea8-410d-a0a7-19514a881fbb
  redacted contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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