---
title: "ACE 1044 DAC - Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e556"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-20"
---

# ACE 1044 DAC - Microsoft Licences

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e556

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Arts Council England, a central government public authority, focused on procuring Microsoft product licences. Located in Manchester, UK, the buyer sought to fulfil the contract titled "ACE 1044 DAC - Microsoft Licences," which pertains to the IT software package industry category. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Espria Limited, an SME based in Hertfordshire, on 29th August 2025, and it spans from 31st August 2025 to 28th February 2026. The total gross value of the contract is GBP 96,787.30.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, especially those offering Microsoft licensing and support services. SMEs like Espria Limited, which have a robust portfolio in software services, are well-suited for such procurement processes due to their agility and specialised expertise. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and those focusing on enhancing their offerings in digital solutions, specifically related to Microsoft products, may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and expansion in this domain.

## Notice

ACE 1044 DAC - Microsoft Licences Supply of various Microsoft product licences. Including but not limited to; Office 365, Teams, Teams Rooms and Telephony, Dynamics CRM. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995837532

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075612-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,656 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075612-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075612-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995837532
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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