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Microsoft EES Agreement

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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06 Jan 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University recently completed a procurement process under the title "Microsoft EES Agreement," focusing on software-related services within the goods category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract pertains to the renewal of a Microsoft Campus Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Enterprise Agreement. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with Softcat PLC being the awarded supplier. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st February 2026 and end on 31st January 2029, involving an approximate value of GBP 5,220,141.59. The location of service delivery is the United Kingdom, with the contracting authority located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises capable of providing software-related services, particularly those specialising in education-focused software solutions. However, it should be noted that this specific procurement process does not highlight opportunities particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with expertise in managing or reselling large-scale Microsoft agreements would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities with educational or other public sector organisations. The structured framework agreement approach indicates a preference for suppliers with a robust operational capacity and experience in delivering comprehensive software solutions on a large scale.

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Notice Title

Microsoft EES Agreement

Notice Description

Renewal of the Microsoft Campus Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Enterprise Agreement under the Software Licence Resellers Agreement Lot 1 - Microsoft and Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d936b733-e83c-47b0-aab1-a820bead372f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe0f35-d30a-4e2c-8c25-e16972c00f9f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,220,141 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,220,141 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
fbs-procurement@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01908655814

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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