Microsoft Licensing Provider 2026

Dorset Council

Published: May 18, 2026

Updated: May 18, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Boxxe Limited

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About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Cybersecurity. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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). 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045199-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Dorset Council

Dorset Council has issued 29 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 17 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Dorset Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045199-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Boxxe Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.