---
title: "Procurement of Microsoft Office Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058603"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-12"
---

# Procurement of Microsoft Office Licenses

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058603

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement of Microsoft Office Licenses" for use with MasterGov software. This procurement, categorised under 'goods,' relates to software packages and information systems. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, and it reached completion at the award stage on 12 August 2025. The successful supplier was DEF Software Limited, an SME located in Sunderland. The contract, valued at £34,763 excluding VAT, commenced on 14 August 2025 and is set to end on 13 August 2026. The legal basis for the procurement process is provided under UK Law 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software provision and services, particularly those that are capable of directly supplying government-grade software solutions. Companies that specialise in IT infrastructure support and license distribution, especially SMEs, may find similar contracts lucrative for expansion into the public sector. Additionally, businesses considering future bids could leverage expertise in navigating direct procurement processes, which may enhance their competitive edge in securing government contracts. Responses to such tenders could pave the way for long-term partnerships with public authorities, fostering substantial business growth.

## Notice

Procurement of Microsoft Office Licenses for use with MasterGov software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047994-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,763 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEF SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 11:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047994-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047994-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.def.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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