Scope
Reference
HCPC/TRN/2025/36
Description
The Tenderer must be fully accredited with Microsoft as a licencing partner. They must be able to demonstrate a strong track record and expert knowledge of supporting public sector organisations in renewing and managing their Microsoft ESA to secure best value and a strong return on investment.
The Tenderer must be able to demonstrate how they add value to HCPC over and above ensuring licencing compliance in the following areas:
LSP services included within the cost of the ESA that would enable HCPC to get best value and maximum return on its investment.
Additional services that are chargeable, but which the Tenderer would seeks to secure funding through other channels to minimise the additional cost to HCPC.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
refer to ITT.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48218000 - License management software package
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | - Quality and strategic relevance of proposed licence solution - LSP Services offering - Additional Services offering |
Quality | 60% |
| Cost | - Cost of Baseline Scenario - Cost of Recommended Scenario |
Cost | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Health and Care Professions Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZRM-1794-HRGR
Park House, 184 - 186 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4BU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@hcpc-uk.org
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government