---
title: "Microsoft Licensing Provider 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069aaa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Microsoft Licensing Provider 2026

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069aaa

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Dorset Council, involves the provision of Microsoft Licensing for 2026. The contract focuses on acquiring software supply services, particularly Microsoft licensed products, pivotal for the council's ICT infrastructure management, customer management, cyber security, information management, and employee productivity services. This procurement falls under the services category, with operations taking place in the UKK25 region. The procurement stage is complete, with the award finalised on 30th April 2026. Conducted through the ICT Solutions 3 - HealthTrust Europe framework, the contract used a direct award call-off process due to its specific requirements and urgency, aligning closely with existing agreements. This contract is for a term of 12 months, ensuring continuity without extending the scope or duration beyond committed arrangements.

This tender presents business growth opportunities mainly for large service providers experienced in supplying comprehensive Microsoft licensing solutions, such as Boxxe Limited, the selected supplier. By engaging in such procurement processes, businesses can strengthen relationships with regional authorities like Dorset Council, paving the way for future collaborations and repeat contracts. The procurement method, which relied on a limited process to continue existing services, underscores the importance of reliability and pre-established relationships in securing contracts, making it particularly suited for companies demonstratedly adept in delivering specialised ICT services within strict timeframes and precise contract terms.

## Notice

Microsoft licensed products to provide essential whole council ICT infrastructure management, customer management capabilities, cyber security, information management tooling and employee productivity services. Microsoft do not engage with customers directly - licensing is bought through a Licensing Solution Partner (LSP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured via the ICT Solutions 3 - HealthTrust Europe framework agreement, using the direct award call-off process. The framework permits contracting authorities to make a direct award where the framework terms are sufficiently precise and where the award decision can be objectively justified in line with the authority's specific requirements. The direct award approach is considered proportionate to the urgency and timing of the requirement. The Council is not seeking to significantly extend the scope or duration of its Microsoft licensing arrangements beyond what is already contractually committed to at this time. Additional information: The contract is for a term of 12 months with no options for extension.

### Procurement Information

The Council is currently operating under a three-year Microsoft RAMP agreement which is due to conclude next year. Aligning the RAMP agreement expiration to co-terminate with our Licensing Provider agreement ensures efficient contract management and avoids the need for an interim procurement exercise ahead of a planned competitive procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045199-2026 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045199-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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