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Microsoft EES Licensing Agreement (Jisc Chest Framework Call-Off)

SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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21 May 2026 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the SHARE Multi Academy Trust, located in Huddersfield, England, who has awarded a contract under the title of "Microsoft EES Licensing Agreement (Jisc Chest Framework Call-Off)." This tender falls under the industry category of "License management software package" with a CPV classification code of 48218000. The procurement relates to the provision of Microsoft Education licences and associated services as part of a call-off from the Jisc Chest Microsoft EES framework. The award stage has been reached, with Phoenix Software Limited selected as the supplier. The contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, and the procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for the delivery is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the tender having a total value of £295,428.48.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and IT services for educational organisations. Companies specialising in cloud services, software technical support, and those able to provide comprehensive IT solutions will find this procurement particularly suitable. Given the framework's allowance for SME participation, smaller enterprises with expertise in educational technology can effectively compete and potentially expand their influence within the educational sector through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft EES Licensing Agreement (Jisc Chest Framework Call-Off)

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Education licences, including Microsoft 365 and associated products and services, via a call-off from the Jisc Chest Microsoft EES (Enrolment for Education Solutions) framework. The contract provides access to software licensing, cloud services and related support required to maintain core IT systems and user productivity across the organisation. The call-off was conducted in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement for software licence resellers (SLRA)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ccb74c-05b8-4d52-9e8f-4aec0c940226
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,428 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,428 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD8 8NL
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Kirkburton
Westminster Constituency
Ossett and Denby Dale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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