---
title: "Microsoft 365 Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bee5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-06-29"
---

# Microsoft 365 Licences

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bee5

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## Summary

The British Library Board, a public authority under central government, recently concluded a procurement process involving a direct award contract for Microsoft 365 licences. The procurement aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis and involves the purchase of software packages and information systems, categorised under procurement of goods. The procurement, valued at a gross amount of £2,137,370.40, spans a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. Located in London, the procurement employs a direct award method due to Microsoft's position as the sole supplier of these licences. The award notice was published on 29th June 2026, with a milestone for future signature scheduled for 30th June 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for suppliers of software systems, particularly those capable of partnering or subcontracting to provide complementary services or bespoke solutions alongside Microsoft’s offerings. Large businesses with a focus on software development and IT services would find competing for such contracts advantageous, particularly given the potential for long-term engagement over a multi-year period. Moreover, firms with expertise in value-added services in software products could capitalise on marketing their skills to integrate and enhance Microsoft 365 solutions within public sector infrastructure. This contract demonstrates a favourable landscape for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the UK public sector’s IT services domain.

## Notice

Direct Award for the supply of Microsoft 365 licences for 36 months

### Procurement Information

Sole supplier - licences only available to purchase directly from Microsoft

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060670-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,781,142 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED (MIOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 10:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060670-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060670-2026
  29th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/aboutireland

## Provenance

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