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GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing" was conducted by the Office for Students, based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with a CPV code of 48000000. The contract, valued at £232,152.36, covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and commenced on 1 February 2026, with completion scheduled for 31 January 2029. The award status is currently active, having been awarded to Softcat PLC on 29 January 2026. The procurement method details were not specified in the documents, marking the tender stage as complete.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and IT sectors, particularly those capable of supplying extensive licensing solutions. Companies specialising in large-scale software distribution and support would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth, though it was not tailored to small and social enterprises. The awarding of this contract to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, underscores the demand for substantial capability and resources, suggesting that well-established entities in the IT industry would be best positioned to compete in similar procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

Microsoft Licensing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80042b1f-26ff-490d-85bd-95dfbbe069d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947f378b-6384-4b12-8852-55983dcf963b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£232,152 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,152 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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