Planning

Microsoft EES Agreement

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

12 May 2025 at 15:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, acting as a public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Microsoft EES Agreement, covering all Microsoft products except Azure for university-wide use. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, this procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting software package and information systems, as indicated by the CPV classification 48000000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2029. Key dates include the publication of a future notice expected by 1st September 2025. This procurement process is initiated under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to engage with a substantial public entity in the educational sector. Companies with expertise in Microsoft licensing and software solutions are particularly well-suited to compete. The tender process provides a window to establish long-term relationships with The Open University, facilitating growth in both market presence and expertise in public sector contracts. This is a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the higher education sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft EES Agreement

Notice Description

Microsoft Licenses, agreement for all Microsoft products except Azure for university wide use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05114a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020604-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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