--- title: "R6112 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068bbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068bbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068bbd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2026-04-27" --- # R6112 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068bbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068bbd.json) ## Summary This public procurement process relates to the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, managed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) under the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 RM6088 framework. The contract, awarded on 1 April 2026, encompasses a wide range of Microsoft products and Azure Cloud services, crucial for supporting IT operations, digital transformation, and hybrid working. The procurement is classified under the IT services industry, with a focus on consulting, software development, and internet support. It employed a limited procurement method via an aggregated route, bypassing the traditional publication requirement. The procurement stage is complete, with SoftwareOne UK Limited appointed as the supplier. This tender presents business growth opportunities for licensed resellers and IT service providers specialising in Microsoft products and cloud solutions. Organisations that offer competitive pricing and innovative support services would be well-suited to leverage the CCS aggregated procurement model, increasing their market presence in public sector contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly gain by participating in cost-effective bidding processes facilitated by the CCS framework, enhancing their capability to secure substantial government contracts. The contract's strategic partnership arrangement underscores potential savings and service enhancement possibilities, fostering robust growth avenues within the public services domain. ## Notice This contract renews the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, providing access to Microsoft products and Azure Cloud services, including Windows OS, Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel), collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Phone), SQL database, and artificial intelligence tools (Co-pilot). Microsoft products must be purchased through a licensed reseller. This was procured via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products & Associated Services 2 RM6088 - Lot 3: Software and Associated Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 The London Borough of Tower Hamlets currently holds a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, which is a contractual arrangement providing access to a wide range of Microsoft software and services. This includes operating systems such as Windows 10 and 11, core applications like Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive. These tools are widely used across the Council to support communication, document sharing and hybrid working. The agreement also includes access to Microsoft Azure, Microsoft's cloud computing platform. Azure provides a secure and scalable environment for storing data, running systems, and delivering digital services. It reduces the Council's reliance on physical servers by enabling secure online hosting of applications, data backup, and system management. Azure also supports the delivery of essential services across service areas and underpins the Council's digital transformation efforts. Under Microsoft's business model, licences and services can only be purchased by public sector organisations through authorised resellers. Pricing is set at standard rates, meaning that direct cost savings through procurement and the usual competitive processes alone are limited. However, Microsoft offers various discounts on key products to public sector organisations under the Strategic Partnership Arrangement 2024 (SPA24) with central government. Additional discounts may be secured through competitive pricing from resellers. The CCS aggregated procurement model enables public sector bodies to combine their purchasing requirements, thereby increasing collective buying power and maximising potential discounts. The process was fully managed by CCS's dedicated aggregation team. Advantages include access to expert advice from CCS's in-house software specialists, no obligation to enter a contract until award, and a fully compliant route to appoint a Licensed Software Reseller (LSP). Participating authorities also benefit from potential cost avoidance and efficiency gains by avoiding the need to conduct their own procurement exercises. ### Procurement Information The procurement was undertaken via an Aggregated Route by Crown Commercial Services under the Framework Agreement Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038085-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 27 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 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 | £11,553,729 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOFTWAREONE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 27 Apr 2026 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038085-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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