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T23/100 Microsoft Agreement

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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16 Oct 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University has completed a public procurement process for a Microsoft Agreement, categorised under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with the main scope being goods, specifically a Direct Award under Lot 1 of the Software License Resellers Agreement - SUPC. The contract, valued at £2,400,000, was awarded to Softcat PLC on 30th September 2024. The delivery location for this contract is North East England (UKC region). The procurement process is now in the Award stage, having transitioned from the tender and planning stages, and was concluded on 16th October 2024.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies that operate within the software and IT services industry. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and reliable software products will find this type of procurement beneficial to their growth. In this case, large-scale enterprises similar to Softcat PLC, which have the capability to fulfil extensive software agreements, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open procedure also provides a transparent and competitive environment, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate and potentially secure substantial contracts.

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Notice Title

T23/100 Microsoft Agreement

Notice Description

Microsoft Agreement for the University

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award under Lot 1 of Software License Resellers Agreement - SUPC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04acf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033418-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adrian.curtis@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912274303

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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