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title: "The Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement"
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# The Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df856474-5021-4e3e-8677-5a646dfeb004

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed here pertains to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) acquiring Microsoft licenses, as facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service. The contract, titled "The Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. HSE's participation in the Microsoft Aggregation (NFC193) was completed on the 5th of March, 2026 and awarded on the 21st of April, 2026. This tender spans various locations including England, Scotland, and Wales within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on the 21st of April, 2026, and will conclude on the 20th of April, 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services to engage with public sector contracts, thus potentially boosting their growth. With a contract value of £6,468,630.75, the awarded supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, exemplifies the potential for large-scale suppliers to benefit from economies of scale in this sector. Although tailored primarily for larger entities, there is provision for small and medium-sized enterprises to also explore participation in similar aggregation opportunities. Businesses acquainted with framework agreements and selective procurement processes will find this an attractive pathway to expanding their market presence across the UK.

## 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. HSE 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/6835229f-ce59-4d2c-a29e-86fb4c1ad8ef |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,468,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,468,630 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| 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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6835229f-ce59-4d2c-a29e-86fb4c1ad8ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6835229f-ce59-4d2c-a29e-86fb4c1ad8ef
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9316d19-14dd-4068-86b5-808c078c073d
  Redacted contract as signed

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