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Microsoft License Renewal

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 13:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Microsoft License Renewal." This project falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and involves the renewal of Microsoft Office 365 Apps Enterprise Subscription licenses. The procurement process is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. The selective procurement method indicates that the process will be conducted as an award under a framework, ensuring a competitive process. Notable dates in this planned tender include a contract period commencing on 1st April 2027 and concluding on 31st March 2030, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2031. The procurement is above the threshold and categorised primarily under "goods."

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs that specialise in software solutions and systems integration. Due to the considerable contract value, small to medium-sized enterprises capable of providing customised software licensing solutions may find this tender particularly attractive. Organisations with experience in managing large-scale software licence renewals and those who can ensure the efficient delivery of enterprise subscriptions are well-suited to compete for this framework award. The planned procurement approach focuses on selective tendering, granting an edge to businesses that can demonstrate proven expertise and value-added services in the realm of enterprise software systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft License Renewal

Notice Description

Microsoft Licence Renewal - ESA Licensing - Office 365 Apps Enterprise Subscription Per User

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056698-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,291,124 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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