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Microsoft Licences

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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22 Dec 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln is the buying organisation for a procurement process focused on acquiring Microsoft Licences under the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) framework. This contract, titled "Microsoft Licences," covers various Microsoft products, including EES Licences, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, and more. The industry category for this tender is "Software package and information systems," with the main location being Lincoln, England, postal code LN2 2LD. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Phoenix Software Limited being the successful supplier. The award was made on 16th December 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £1,400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with a focus on educational institutions. Companies that are adept at providing comprehensive software solutions tailored for universities and large organisations would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Although this opportunity was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, businesses of a similar scale and capacity could position themselves for future tenders by demonstrating expertise in managing and delivering large-scale software solutions seamlessly aligned with institutional requirements. Such contracts can help expand businesses’ client base and reputation within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

This is a direct award under the SUPC's (Southern Universities Procurement Consortium) SLRA (Software Licence Resellers Agreement) for the Universities Microsoft Licences, including but not limited to EES Licences, Microsoft Enterprise, Microsoft 365 (Office & Office 365), Microsoft A3 & A5 Licences, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Teams for Education, Microsoft Power Platforms (Power BI etc.), Microsoft Defender, SQL Service etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ba3788e-1d57-46a4-a1b6-ed140cc12440
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d63a6d-bdb6-4b01-8942-17c70cf94d1a
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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