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title: "AT1275 - Strategic Microsoft Partner"
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# AT1275 - Strategic Microsoft Partner

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4263b8e-18b0-40ac-b649-011ddc47dfc7

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## Summary

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for engaging a strategic Microsoft partner to modernise its data management and collaboration practices. The awarded contract, classified under software package and information systems, falls within the IT services industry category, specifically consulting and software development. The contract commenced on 6th May 2025 and will run until 5th May 2027, covering services across England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is award, with UBDS IT Consulting Ltd appointed as the supplier following a thorough tender process carried out by the council. The procurement method was categorised as "Other," indicating a bespoke approach suited to the project's demands.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in Microsoft's suite of software solutions. Companies adept at implementing modern data management and collaborative systems within local government structures are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract, valued at £46,174, highlights Luton Council's commitment to leveraging modern technology, offering an exciting platform for engagement with a forward-thinking local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar opportunities, fostering innovation and expanding their footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

Luton Council started to explore options for the future of the on prem corporate file storage including document types, classification, retention and file structures. This led to looking more holistically at the M365 suite and a move to modern working practices for data management and collaboration across the business. Due to the scope of the work and potential impact to working practices Luton want to engage with a partner to explore this whilst learning from previous implementations in a local authority setting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be8076a-5010-4a7d-bdcb-5cc79df0b541 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 5 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,174 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,174 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UBDS IT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be8076a-5010-4a7d-bdcb-5cc79df0b541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be8076a-5010-4a7d-bdcb-5cc79df0b541
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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