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Microsoft Azure Licences

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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06 Aug 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed its procurement process to acquire Microsoft Azure licences under a call-off from the JISC OCRA (GREANT) Framework agreement. This contract, valued at GBP 450,000, is categorised within the software package and information systems industry, and will serve the educational institution located in Lincoln, England. The procurement method was selective, with an award date of 30th June 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st July 2025 to 2nd February 2030. Phoenix Software Limited was selected as the supplier for this service, marking the procurement stage as complete following its status as 'active' in the awards tag.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying software packages and IT systems. Though the procurement is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in frameworks and large-scale software solutions would be well-suited to similar opportunities. Participating in such tenders could enhance business portfolios, establish long-term relations with educational institutions, and provide substantial revenue streams over extended contracts. Engaging with framework agreements can form a strategic advantage for companies looking to expand their presence in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Licences

Notice Description

Microsoft Azure (HPC, Licences etc.) purchased through the JISC OCRA (GREANT) Framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69eba76c-67e2-4c19-84e3-2180d6a0f172
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d321f2-81b3-4b88-959d-55a96c7cce3e
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 2 Feb 2030 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Vasos Melides
Contact Email
vmelides@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LG
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
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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