Join the Microsoft W365 Pilot and make use of FREE licenses
Microsoft and NHSE are running a formal pilot program. This program includes hands-on consultancy and offers a limited number of centrally provided licenses per organization.
To express your interest in participating in the pilot, please complete the registration form linked below:
https://forms.office.com/e/7tuL30tkQm
The pilot aims to complete up to 40 engagements by the end of 2025. Once completed, Local Admins will need to Bring Your Own License (BYOL).
BYOL (Bring Your Own License)
NHS organisations can also acquire and purchase the add-on licenses listed below. To do this, the LA will need to submit a request by completing the Helpdesk Self-Service and selecting ‘License Onboarding’. The request will then be reviewed and processed by the NHSmail AM Portal. Once confirmed, licenses will be made available in the NHSmail portal. The LA will be notified and can then allocate the license policy to enable Cloud PC provisioning. Windows 365 licenses can currently be procured for a discount of 55%, please talk to your LSP about this.
For awareness, the following NHSmail licenses must be enabled to support provisioning and usage of a Cloud PC for each user:
| End-user License | Purpose | Available in M365 E3 |
| Intune Plan 1 | Provides Cloud PC Management | Yes |
| Windows Enterprise E3 | Entitlement to use Windows 365 | Yes |
M365 License Requirements
| Last Reviewed Date | 23/06/2025 |
