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Microsoft software licences

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, based in Norwich, England, has completed a selective procurement process for the supply of Microsoft software licences to be utilised by its students and staff. This contract, valued at £2,004,602, falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award concluded on 20th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will extend until 31st July 2029, with the delivery location centred in the East of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services to engage with higher education institutions, amplifying their presence in the educational technology sector. SMEs particularly stand to benefit, as the procurement process was deemed suitable for them. The winning bidder, Softcat Ltd, exemplifies success in effectively delivering software solutions tailored for academic purposes. Thus, tech firms with robust experience in managing large-scale software deployments and those capable of navigating framework agreements may find similar opportunities rewarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft software licences

Notice Description

Supply of Microsoft license for use by UEA students and staff on all managed devices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94af6cec-3718-456a-8e35-530bdae191bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa9a120-806f-405e-b057-a08a2aa8f580
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£2,004,602 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,004,602 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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