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Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement (RM6098)

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 18:15

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement (RM6098)" involves Newcastle City Council, a regional authority located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The process progressed to the award stage with Insight Direct (UK) Ltd as the supplier. This tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and was part of further competition under the CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3. The contract, valued at £103,119.48, was signed on 30th January 2026.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering quality contract management and social value in addition to competitive pricing. Companies like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, which have demonstrated their capability to meet contract criteria through selective processes, are well-suited to such tenders. The competition allows businesses to showcase their ability to address complex licencing needs and strategic partnerships, benefiting businesses aiming to expand their reach or strengthen their presence in the public sector IT domain.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement (RM6098)

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council (NCC) has renewed its current Microsoft A3 Licencing Agreement. NCC has sought a new agreement with a single vendor to replace the existing expiring agreement. Further competition ran via the CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle City Council (NCC) is renewing its current Microsoft A3 Licencing Agreement. NCC has sought a new agreement with a single vendor to replace the existing expiring agreement. Further competition ran via the CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e081
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008680-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,119 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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