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Microsoft Licensing Direct Award - AWARD

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE

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07 May 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield College has completed a public procurement process for Microsoft Campus and office licensing across all their campuses, lasting for a period of three years. This contract, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000), involved a direct award to Phoenix Software Limited. The procurement stage is marked as an award, effective from 8th May 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 10th May 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2029. The procurement was organised from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £750,000. Despite being a direct award, details regarding the procurement method are not applicable for this tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing products and services. Although the award has been made to Phoenix Software Limited, similar future tenders may provide opportunities for other companies operating in software solutions, IT services, and licensing fields seeking growth within the education sector. While the procurement was a direct award and thus not openly competitive, companies can monitor ongoing contracts in this sphere with Sheffield College and other educational institutions to position themselves for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing Direct Award - AWARD

Notice Description

Microsoft Campus and office licensing for all campuses at the Sheffield College for the next 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-892b4601-05f5-4ca8-80fa-094a669bd806
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0d69e9-c27d-4210-bdc7-c2d826c0b08f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S2 2RL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Park and Arbourthorne
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Heeley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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