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Microsoft Software licensing

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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12 Sep 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has concluded a procurement process to award a contract for Microsoft Software Licensing, involving Microsoft Volume Licensing Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) desktop, Dynamics, and server licences. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement for Microsoft and Associated Services. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), with addresses of delivery in both the North East and London, United Kingdom. The decision-making concluded with the awarding of the contract on 31 August 2025, with the contract period running from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028, valued at £1,445,708.88.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses equipped to supply software solutions and services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. The procurement process was aimed at engaging medium to large enterprises that can provide comprehensive software solutions through established framework agreements. Although the tender process has been completed, similar opportunities may arise for businesses specialising in educational technology and software services, especially those focussed on establishing or maintaining long-term client relationships in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Software licensing

Notice Description

Contract awarded for Microsoft EES (The Microsoft Volume Licensing Enrollment for Education Solutions) desktop, Dynamics and server licences. This was a direct award done via a desktop exercise as permitted by the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement Lot 1 Microsoft and Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80e63eb-8117-489b-b1f8-70e55dd60084
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
SME
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
£1,445,708 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,445,708 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 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 SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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