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Provision of Microsoft Licenses

ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST

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23 Dec 2025 at 18:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by the Academy Transformation Trust (ATT), situated in Sutton Coldfield, which recently completed the direct award stage for a contract titled "Provision of Microsoft Licenses." This procurement falls under the software supply services industry category and involves the renewal of Microsoft's Volume Licensing agreement under the Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) programme. The agreement covers 22 ATT academies and their central office, with licenses assigned to a unified Microsoft 365 tenant. Key dates include the planned contract start date of 1st March 2026 and an end date on 28th February 2029. The procurement method was a direct award executed through the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 framework, prioritising price and relationship management in supplier selection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those with experience in educational technologies. With a total contract value of approximately £394,928.64 excluding VAT, the engagement extends over three years, offering a stable revenue stream for suppliers adept at meeting the comprehensive software needs of educational institutions. Companies like Phoenix Software Ltd, which successfully secured this contract due to their strong product knowledge and added value, demonstrate that businesses with an established presence and a high level of technical expertise in Microsoft services are well-positioned to compete. The procurement highlights both the strategic importance of timely service delivery and the efficacy of targeted award processes in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

ATT are procuring the renewal of our Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement under the Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) programme. This includes Microsoft 365 licences and associated products for Academy Transformation Trust (ATT), covering its 22 academies and central office. The licences will be assigned to our single Microsoft 365 tenant. The licenses and quantities on our EES agreement are: Item Name Quantity Ordered Defender Endpoint P1 4575 M365 A3 1980 M365 A3 Student Use Benefit 16000 M365 A5 SU M365 A3 22 M365 Apps Enterprise Devices Add-on 17800 Planner & Project P3 5 Power BI Pro 188 SQL CAL 10 SQL Server Standard 2 Teams Rooms Pro 3 Win Remote Desktop Services CAL 152 Win Server DC Core 2 352 Win Server Standard 2 428 The procurement is being carried out through the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 Microsoft & Associated Services via the Chest Microsoft EES Education Qualified User Agreement. A direct award will be conducted via the desktop calculator which based on 90% price and 10% relationship management, product knowledge and added value. This led to Phoenix Software Ltd being the number one ranked supplier. The price provided ex VAT is PS394,928.64 over the total contract duration of 3 years.

Procurement Information

The direct award approach is necessary because ATT's current Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement expires on 28/02/2026. Running a full competitive process within the remaining timeframe would risk service disruption and loss of access to critical Microsoft 365 services across 22 academies and the central office. These services underpin teaching, learning, and operational continuity. To mitigate this, ATT used the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 framework and applied the desktop calculator methodology (90% price, 10% relationship management, product knowledge, and added value) to identify the most economically advantageous supplier. Phoenix Software Ltd ranked first, ensuring best value and compliance within the time constraints.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086025-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,928 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@attrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON COLDFIELD
Postcode
B73 6AZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Sutton Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Sutton Coldfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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