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Microsoft Support (2026-2029)

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has initiated a procurement process for a support contract covering Microsoft products and services, classified under Software Support Services (CPV: 72261000). The procurement, valued at £111,000, follows a selective call-off from a framework agreement and targets services within the industry category. The contract is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a tender process completed by 28 April 2026 and a contract period running from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029. The process has reached the award stage, with Softcat PLC named as the supplier, having secured the award valued at £333,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those equipped to provide robust support for Microsoft products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities given their suitability in this framework agreement context. The tender reflects opportunities for growth through collaboration with the University of Bristol, particularly for those with a strategic focus on expanding within the education sector and the South West region of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Support (2026-2029)

Notice Description

Support contract for Microsoft products and services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64363987-8db3-40d4-ab40-ca65c2e19c41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b82f6e-523a-42eb-a1f1-64dca7b925ed
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 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
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
Post Town
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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