# MS Benchmarking Services

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS England](/buyers/nhs-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: IDC UK Limited
- Award value: £46,000
- Tender value: £46,000
- Award date: 30 March 2026
- Published: 30 March 2026
- Contract start: 13 April 2026
- Contract end: 31 August 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Notice ID: 8ffc183c-7503-4ada-b5cc-f9daca871ffc-890608
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7110752d-8971-405e-8d6d-c5541f826c2f

## Description

Benchmarking and advisory services relating to software licensing and pricing as part of preparation for large scale software licensing procurement\. Awarded to supplier under G-Cloud 14 following a search and shortlisting exercise\. Additional information: Benchmarking and advisory services relating to software licensing and pricing as part of preparation for large scale software licensing procurement\. Awarded to supplier under G-Cloud 14 following a search and shortlisting exercise\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ffc183c-7503-4ada-b5cc-f9daca871ffc-890608)