Planning

Microsoft Software Licenses

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 08:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Microsoft Software Licenses intended for use by students and staff across all managed devices. This planned procurement, which has been announced via a pipeline notice on Find a Tender, falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. With a procurement stage currently tagged as planning, the official tender notice is anticipated to be published on 22nd March 2026. Although the buyer operates from its Norwich Research Park in Norwich, United Kingdom, the delivery addresses for these goods encompass various regions throughout the UK, including but not limited to UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. The procurement is scheduled to commence on 24th March 2026, lasting until 23rd March 2027, providing a one-year contract period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products, to grow by winning a contract with a reputable academic institution. Organisations that provide software licensing and management services would be well-suited to compete, especially if they can offer competitive solutions that align with the needs of students and academic staff. As the procurement method involves planning, businesses should prepare to meet potential regulations under the legal basis of UK legislation, ensuring compliance while showcasing their capability to deliver across multiple UK regions effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Software Licenses

Notice Description

Supply of Microsoft license for use by UEA students and staff on all managed devices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024880-2026
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
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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