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Microsoft Azure Software Licences

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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05 Jan 2026 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process pertains to Aston University's award for the "Microsoft Azure Software Licences" contract, classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, focused on providing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software Licence subscriptions, covers the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender being awarded on 18th December 2025. The contract period stretches from 1st January 2026 to 2nd February 2030, with an overall value of £384,000. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software provision, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive data egress solutions. Companies such as software firms with experience in cloud infrastructure and licensing can greatly benefit. The procurement was suited for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE), indicating a favourable open market for such entities to bid. Engaging in this contract could bring substantial growth opportunities, leveraging Aston University's strategic connections and providing access to further public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Software Licences

Notice Description

For the provision of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software Licence subscriptions and data egress.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a771e261-a854-45d0-bafb-c3aaca497d9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914c64eb-4310-4ad8-8478-6aaa56c57eee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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