Award

Microsoft Licenses Renewal

LINCOLN COLLEGE GROUP

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 08:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Jun 2025 at 07:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincoln College Group has awarded a contract for the renewal of Microsoft Licenses, with the contracting process focusing on IT services within the industry category. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the college serves as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement method was direct, utilised without competition below the threshold. The award, valued at £89,408.36 excluding VAT, was made to PUGH COMPUTERS LIMITED, located in Llanon, Aberystwyth. The contract period begins on 1 August 2025 and extends to 31 July 2026, with a potential extension until 31 July 2027 if necessary. An essential milestone includes the future signature date scheduled for 23 June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs within the IT services sector, specifically those engaged in consulting, software development, internet services, and support. Since the renewal process allows JISC to negotiate preferential rates for the Further Education sector, it is an attractive proposition for businesses keen on delivering value through strategic partnerships with educational institutions. The transparent tender process reflects the substantial potential for sustained engagements and bolstering relationships with public authorities like the Lincoln College Group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licenses Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of Microsoft Licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055079
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033912-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,408 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLN COLLEGE GROUP
Additional Buyers

JISC

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk, procurement@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5HQ
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUGH COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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