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    ContractsMicrosoft Licensing Renewal and Upgrade for Durham County Council
    Awarded contract

    Microsoft Licensing Renewal and Upgrade for Durham County Council

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Durham County Council is renewing its Microsoft licensing agreement, including an upgrade from E3 to E5, via the NHS SBS DWS2 framework.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 4 Aug 2026· YesterdayviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      30 Apr 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SO
      SOFTCAT PLC
      Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published yesterday.

    4 Aug 202630 Apr 2026

    Brief

    Durham County Council is seeking to renew and upgrade its Microsoft licensing packages across multiple products. The key requirement includes migrating from Microsoft Office 365 E3 to E5 licenses to enhance functionality and capabilities. This opportunity is being fulfilled through a direct award with the incumbent supplier using the NHS SBS DWS2 framework agreement, which streamlines procurement while ensuring value for money. Suppliers should note that this is a renewal of an existing contract, and the successful provider will need to manage the transition from current licenses to the upgraded E5 packages. The contract will be established under the NHS SBS DWS2 framework terms.

    Track record

    18 awards · 17 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 18 contracts to 17 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. CIVICA UK LIMITED2× · 11%
    2. LINK MAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED1× · 6%
    3. THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED1× · 6%
    4. Valuing Care Limited1× · 6%
    5. REDSTOR HOLDINGS LIMITED1× · 6%
    6. SOFTCAT PLC1× · 6%

    +11 more suppliers

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, CIVICA UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    3394fca2-ab29-4eeb-9e9e-3feb35b8d963-907370
    DC
    Buyer
    DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    IT & Software