There’s a small window of opportunity for enterprises to lock in discounted prices for three-year Microsoft 365 E3/E5 subscriptions through Cloud Solution Providers like us.
Microsoft is offering a 10% discount on three‑year Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 subscriptions through CSP partners until 30 June 2026. With Microsoft announcing new features across the M365 suites and future price increases, coming in July 2026, this is the perfect moment to lock in lower pricing and secure the enhanced capabilities coming to the platform at a discounted rate.
Microsoft 365 E3: A foundation for secure productivity
As an existing Microsoft 365 E3 customer, you already benefit from the essential productivity tools and the baseline security and management capabilities needed to support a secure, modern workplace.
E3 delivers:
- Core Microsoft apps
- Standard identity, device, and information protection
- Foundational security controls
Microsoft 365 E5: Advanced security, compliance, and analytics + major upgrades in 2026
Microsoft 365 E5 builds on your current E3 foundation by adding Microsoft’s most advanced, AI‑powered security, compliance, and analytics capabilities.
What E5 adds today:
- Extended Detection & Response across identity, endpoints, and email
- Advanced information protection
- Automated response and security orchestration
- Enhanced compliance and auditing
- Power BI Pro and Viva Insights
- Teams Phone Capability
New Features Coming in July 2026:
Microsoft is expanding E5 in 2026 with powerful new capabilities, including:
- AI‑driven threat detection and response improvements
- More advanced identity protection and Conditional Access controls
- Expanded insider risk detection using behavioural analytics
- Next‑generation compliance automation and multi‑cloud governance
These enhancements substantially increase the long‑term value of an E5 upgrade, especially for organisations modernising security or consolidating third‑party tools.
Microsoft resource: Compare Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 side by side
What you need to know about the CSP promotion
Until 30 June 2026, Microsoft is offering a 10% discount on Microsoft 365 E3 and Microsoft 365 E5 under a three-year commitment when purchased through a CSP. There are precise terms and conditions governing eligibility and pricing around this promotion:
- Discount: 10% off the list price on qualifying SKUs
- Qualifying SKUs: Microsoft 365 E3 and Microsoft 365 E5
- Commitment term: Three years
- Eligibility: New-to-offer customers only
- Minimum licence requirement: 100
- Maximum licences allowed: 9,999 per SKU (at promotional pricing)
- Availability: Worldwide, exclusively through CSP
- Promotion end date: 30 June 2026
The value of this offer is straightforward: commit to Microsoft 365 E3 or Microsoft 365 E5 for three years and benefit from reduced pricing. What makes it meaningful, though, is the stability: a three-year term provides cost predictability, enabling you to budget confidently. It also creates a stable IT environment for any multi-year security, compliance, or modernisation initiatives you may pursue.
If you’re thinking about standardising on Microsoft 365 or strengthening its security capabilities, this is a good time to make that move and lock in an E3 or E5 plan that supports your long-term business goals.
We’re seeing three common questions from procurement teams
Question 1 | We already have Microsoft 365. Do we qualify for this promotion?
It depends on which SKU you currently hold. This promotion is new-to-offer only, meaning you cannot have prior purchase history of the specific SKU you’re seeking to discount. For example, if you have Microsoft 365 E3 today, you would not qualify for the E3 promotional discount – but you may qualify for the E5 promotional discount if you have not previously purchased that SKU.
Question 2 | We have more than 9,999 users. Can we still participate?
Yes – but the promotional pricing applies to the first 9,999 licences per SKU only. Licences above that threshold are purchased at standard list pricing. For large enterprises, this still represents meaningful savings on a substantial portion of the Microsoft 365 E3/E5 licensing footprint.
Question 3 | What if our headcount changes during the three-year term?
Three-year subscriptions through the CSP programme allow licence additions during the term, but do not allow licence reductions. Enterprises with stable or growing workforces are best positioned for this structure. If your headcount fluctuates significantly, then a hybrid approach – committing a baseline on three-year terms and covering variable licences on annual or monthly terms – can be an effective strategy.
Let us help you take advantage of this promotion
Microsoft 365 licensing decisions influence architecture, risk posture, and operational cost. They shouldn’t be made in isolation.
As a CSP and Microsoft Solutions Partner for Microsoft Cloud, we approach Microsoft 365 engagements from a consultative and technical perspective. We assess your current licensing and security setup, regulatory exposure, and any third-party tool overlap before making recommendations for your enterprise. Our experts can provide:
- Detailed licensing analysis and cost modelling
- Consolidation and Total Cost of Ownership evaluations
- Security, compliance and governance gap assessments
- Migration and deployment planning
- Ongoing managed and advisory services
The CSP promotion is available until 30 June 2026. While that may seem distant, licensing transitions, security evaluations and procurement cycles often require careful planning. If you’re considering a move to Microsoft 365, evaluating an upgrade from E3 to E5, or planning your renewals for the year, now’s the time for a structured review of your licensing strategy.
Let us walk you through the Microsoft 365 options most relevant to your enterprise and help you take advantage of the CSP promotion while it lasts. Complete the form below to schedule a Microsoft 365 E3 or Microsoft 365 E5 licensing consultation with our team.