---
title: "C1379 BTA2173 Microsoft Licences and azure services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f2c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# C1379 BTA2173 Microsoft Licences and azure services

Buyer: VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f2c

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## Summary

VisitBritain/VisitEngland, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "C1379 BTA2173 Microsoft Licences and azure services," classified under the Information Technology Services category. This procurement, initiated by Crown Commercial Services Aggregation as a further competition under Framework Agreement RM6098, involves the provision of Microsoft licences and Azure services. The procurement method was limited, allowing for the award procedure to proceed without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its classification as outside the scope of the directive. The contract, valued at £3,320,000, was awarded to SOFTWARE ONE UK LTD on 1st March 2026, marking the completion date of the procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software solutions and cloud services, to expand their business by competing for similar contracts. With VisitBritain/VisitEngland as the buyer and SOFTWARE ONE UK LTD securing the contract, businesses with expertise in Microsoft and Azure technologies would be well-suited to engage in future procurement initiatives of this nature. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and leverage existing framework agreements, like RM6098, will enhance their prospects for securing government contracts, thus fostering business growth in the digital and technology sectors.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Services Aggregation Further competition NFC193 using Framework Agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Service 2, Call-off Lot 3 Software for Microsoft Licences and azure services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Commercial Services Aggregation Further competition NFC193 using Framework Agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Service 2, Call-off Lot 3 Software for Microsoft Licences and azure services.

### Procurement Information

Crown Commercial Services Aggregation Further competition NFC193 using Framework Agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Service 2, Call-off Lot 3 Software for Microsoft Licences and azure services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018282-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,320,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018282-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- http://www.softwareone.com/en-gb/
- https://www.visitbritain.com/en
- https://www.visitbritain.org/

## Provenance

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