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Microsoft Licensing Direct Award

THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE

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07 May 2026 at 09:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Sheffield College, a public authority within sub-central government in Sheffield, United Kingdom, involves the direct award of Microsoft licensing. This contract encompasses Microsoft Campus and office licensing across all campuses at The Sheffield College for three years, and it falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 7th May 2026, with a scheduled future signature date of 8th May 2026. The contract period is set from 11th May 2026 to 31st May 2029. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, justified by the lowest pricing available on Lot 1 of the CPC framework.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply, especially large-scale enterprises like Phoenix Software Limited, which has been identified as the supplier. The contract, valued at £750,000, reflects a significant investment in IT infrastructure, appealing to companies with a robust background in delivering software solutions to educational institutions. The nature of the direct award process suggests that businesses capable of offering competitive pricing within existing frameworks stand to benefit, improving their public sector portfolio and enhancing growth potential in the government procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing Direct Award

Notice Description

Microsoft Campus and office licensing for all campuses at the Sheffield College for the next 3 years.

Procurement Information

Lowest pricing on Lot 1 CPC framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069310
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041798-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S2 2RL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Park and Arbourthorne
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Heeley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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