---
title: "(SBS23-080) NECS Microsoft Licenses and Azure Consumption"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fbd05128-437f-4cdd-9801-b6eb6c78a4d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES"
published: "2024-03-13"
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# (SBS23-080) NECS Microsoft Licenses and Azure Consumption

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbd05128-437f-4cdd-9801-b6eb6c78a4d3

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services has awarded a contract for the procurement of NECS Microsoft Licenses and Azure Consumption services. The contract has a total value of £2,260,593.84 and was awarded through a selective procurement method. The contract period is from February 23, 2024, to February 22, 2027. The procurement stage is completed, with the tender period ending on October 05, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to provide intermediary services for NECS in accessing Microsoft Licenses and Azure Consumption services. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender would include those with expertise in license management software packages. The procurement process is advantageous for businesses looking to offer technology solutions to support the NHS Shared Business Services in their operations.

## Notice

The requirement is for a third-party supplier to act as an intermediary for NECS to facilitate access to Microsoft Licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb3e626-728d-4091-a96d-3d70a81bc026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2024 - 22 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,275,345 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,535,938 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb3e626-728d-4091-a96d-3d70a81bc026
- 29 Feb 2024 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89dd941d-a4a6-4fa2-9b4e-a2a07a05c3af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb3e626-728d-4091-a96d-3d70a81bc026
  13th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89dd941d-a4a6-4fa2-9b4e-a2a07a05c3af
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f277816-9ac2-412c-b5ff-65fbb4fe5fe4
  NECS CCS NFC170 RM6068 Framework Microsoft Contract Signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44b3c949-30e6-47e2-8c57-4f682fe99202
  NECS CCS NFC170 RM6068 Framework Microsoft Contract Signed_Redacted

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