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University of Bristol - Purview, Copilot Guardrails and Power Platform Ecosystem Programme

University of Bristol

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10 Sep 2026 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol procured specialist IT software development and consultancy services to support two connected priorities: implementing Microsoft Purview governance and compliance guardrails for Microsoft 365 Copilot, and strengthening its Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. The requirement covers the controls, governance arrangements and wider support needed to manage Copilot and Power Platform securely and at scale. The buying organisation is the University of Bristol, based at Senate House in Bristol. Delivery is associated with the United Kingdom and may extend across Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other locations. This is a services requirement, relevant to Microsoft technology specialists, digital governance consultancies and partners delivering secure enterprise platform adoption.

The procurement has been completed and awarded to ANS Group Limited. The award was made on 9 September 2026, for £72,450 including the stated GBP currency, using a selective catalogue purchase route. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2027. The tender was evaluated through the procurement route used for the catalogue purchase, with the requirement identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The selected supplier is ANS Group Limited. The contract covers the full requirement for Purview, Microsoft 365 Copilot guardrails and the Power Platform ecosystem programme, rather than separate lots or separately awarded work.

This award demonstrates demand from a higher education buyer for practical Microsoft governance and platform-management capability, rather than standalone software supply. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable work would need credible expertise in Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Copilot governance, information compliance and policy controls, together with the Power Platform administration, security and lifecycle practices needed for controlled growth. Experience of implementing guardrails across a complex organisation would strengthen credibility, as would the ability to combine strategic advice with hands-on configuration, adoption support and scalable operating arrangements. The requirement is relevant to Microsoft partners, managed service providers and specialist consultancies able to evidence secure enterprise delivery, compliance awareness and effective management of interconnected Microsoft environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Bristol - Purview, Copilot Guardrails and Power Platform Ecosystem Programme

Notice Description

University of Bristol has engaged ANS to support two related priorities: establishing Microsoft Purview, governance and compliance guardrails for Microsoft 365 Copilot, and strengthening the Power Platform ecosystem so it can be managed securely and at scale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f8b8708-3779-4701-8cea-9ffeaeb0d774
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1562209-18e4-4600-a953-d9d781e8df93
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 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
University of Bristol
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANS Group Limited

Further Information

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