

Know Your Microsoft Renewal Is Right
Know Your Microsoft Renewal Is Right
Introducing the Livingstone Verified BoM
Introducing the Livingstone Verified BoM
The Livingstone Verified BoM is a free-of-charge licence inquiry with one of our Commercial Licensing experts. It is designed for UK public sector organisations with a Microsoft renewal on the horizon, and its purpose is simple: to give you expert confidence that the renewal you are about to sign is right.

How it works 5 Simple Steps
- Book a session with a Livingstone Commercial Licensing expert. There is no charge and no obligation.
- Share the Bill of Materials planned for renewal, whether it came from your reseller, from Microsoft or was built by your own team.
- Your consultant assesses the BoM live in the session, line by line, so you can see the reasoning as it happens.
- We share any areas of concern or improvement on the call, with a clear explanation of each.
- Where the BoM stands up to scrutiny, it receives Livingstone Verified status. Where it does not, you leave with a short list of what needs to change before it can be verified.

What we look at Success depends on getting the details right
- Whether each line is eligible for SPA24 pricing and carries the correct discount.
- Which Microsoft price list the quote is based on, and whether the July 2026 changes have been reflected correctly.
- Products that sit outside the negotiated terms, including new SKUs, replacement SKUs and bundles such as Microsoft 365 E7.
- Overlap between standalone licences and capabilities now included in enhanced suites.
- Quantities against your current user base, plus any retired or legacy SKUs and extended security update requirements.
- Suite choices, such as Teams and no-Teams editions, and whether they reflect how your organisation actually works.
- Timing factors, such as upcoming programme or pricing changes, that could affect your position before you sign.
What happens next What we will deliver
A verified BOM
Appraisal of the provided Bill of Materials, with key considerations for your renewal.
Maximised PS Rates
Validation that all available improved PS rates are leveraged
BOM review
Commonly overlooked opportunities to reduce Total Contract Value (TCV)
Further Cost Savings
Opportunities outlined for deeper-dive cost savings and optimisation across your estate.

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FAQ
What is a verified Microsoft bill of materials?
An independent check that the products, quantities and user profiles in your Microsoft agreement match what your organization needs, benchmarked against comparable organizations.
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The Livingstone Verified BoM is a free-of-charge licence inquiry with one of our Commercial Licensing experts. It is designed for UK public sector organisations with a Microsoft renewal on the horizon, and its purpose is simple: to give you expert confidence that the renewal you are about to sign is right.