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Microsoft Azure Services

Bath Spa University

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20 Aug 2026 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University procured Microsoft Azure cloud consumption services under the Jisc OCRE Framework. The requirement covers the provision of Azure cloud services for the university’s information technology and software needs, with delivery in the South West of England. It is a public-sector IT services opportunity rather than a purchase of physical equipment or construction work. The procurement is classified primarily as software packages and information systems, with an additional classification covering IT consulting, software development, internet and support services. Businesses relevant to this requirement include suppliers able to provide, manage or support Microsoft Azure consumption for a higher education organisation through the applicable framework arrangement.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 20 September 2024 at 12:00. The award was made on 25 October 2024 to Phoenix Software Limited, with an awarded value of £684,000. The contract runs from 1 February 2025 to 2 February 2030. The value represents estimated Azure consumption, so actual spend may vary. Bath Spa University is the buyer. The award is active, and the procurement record identifies Phoenix Software Limited as the selected supplier. The published process does not state a separate quality, price or other evaluation weighting.

This procurement demonstrates a substantial, long-term requirement from Bath Spa University for Microsoft Azure cloud consumption services in the South West. A competitor seeking to be credible for a comparable requirement would need practical capability in supplying Azure cloud services, supporting software and information systems, and providing associated internet, consulting, development or technical support services. The route to market is significant: the work was awarded as a call-off under the Jisc OCRE Framework, so relevant suppliers would need to understand and operate through that framework route. The selected provider was recorded as a large organisation, while the opportunity was marked as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Services

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Azure cloud consumption services under the Jisc OCRE Framework. Contract value represents estimated consumption and actual spend may vary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-242d80a8-10c5-4804-b157-eb7bb94a7fe1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7721b9-c863-48f9-aa90-ce1958ac5a6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£684,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£684,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bath Spa University
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

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