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title: "PROVISION of Microsoft Licences and Related Services"
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# PROVISION of Microsoft Licences and Related Services

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8b978b7-9e6e-4f16-94e9-4f96d2ef7119

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process titled "PROVISION of Microsoft Licences and Related Services" under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The contract encompasses securing essential Microsoft licensing for various products, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Server & SQL, in addition to supporting a significant Azure migration project and professional services. The contract period spans from 1 September 2024 to 30 September 2026, with an award value of £990,000, following a direct award through the CCS Framework RM6098 Lot 3. The tender was concluded with an award date of 11 November 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for technology firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the scope and strategic importance of the services required. Businesses with expertise in Microsoft products, licensing, and cloud migration are well-suited to compete. The contract allows for further strategic initiatives, potentially including emerging Microsoft and third-party technologies, offering additional avenues for enhanced business growth and innovation. The procurement gap in this award signifies a continuing demand for specialised IT services, making it an attractive proposition for dynamic technology companies looking to expand their market footprint in the public sector. Softcat Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business capable of capitalising on this opportunity.

## Notice

The Authority has an ongoing requirement for a licensing partner to support its technological and operational infrastructure. This requirement includes securing essential Microsoft licensing for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Server & SQL, which are foundational to the Authority's core IT operations and productivity applications. Additionally, the Authority requires licenses and subscriptions for various third-party applications The Authority is also undertaking a significant Azure migration project and professional services, and ongoing operational Azure costs will be part of this contract The recommended contract will not be limited solely to the licensing and migration elements detailed above. It will also provide the Authority with the flexibility to incorporate additional strategic initiatives as needed, including but not limited to Power BI, Microsoft Co-Pilot, and other emerging Microsoft and third-party technologies. This contract was awarded under Direct Award CCS Framework 6098.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0974dddc-e375-4d8a-aa6e-cc0839dfa303 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award - Framework RM6098 Lot 3 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £990,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0974dddc-e375-4d8a-aa6e-cc0839dfa303

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0974dddc-e375-4d8a-aa6e-cc0839dfa303
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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