---
title: "Microsoft ESA licensing agreement renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d58"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068d58.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Microsoft ESA licensing agreement renewal

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d58

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process for the renewal of its Microsoft ESA licensing agreement, classified under the 'Software package and information systems' category. This planned procurement addresses the renewal of licenses valued at £3,000,000, with a gross amount of £3,200,000. The procurement falls under goods and is above the threshold, allocated to the region of South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The potential start and end dates for the contract are set from 1st June 2027 to 31st May 2032. Currently, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated by 1st April 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with software licensing solutions, especially SMEs, which are deemed suitable for involvement. Companies specialising in software package solutions and information systems have the potential to expand their client base by competing for this contract. The long-term nature of the contract and its substantial value indicate a promising avenue for sustained business growth and partnership with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, making it an attractive prospect for software providers aiming to establish themselves in the public sector. Considering the central government’s emphasis on engaging SMEs, businesses within this category may find additional support to bolster their proposal endeavours.

## Notice

Renewal of licensing agreement for the Council's Microsoft ESA licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038862-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 18:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038862-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038862-2026
  28th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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