Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 13:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria, located in Cumbria, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions" under the industry category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. This process was conducted without prior publication as a limited procurement method, based on a call-off from the framework agreement SLRA-LOT 1 ITS4052SU. The contract, valued at £522,385.25, was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd. on 10th July 2026, and relates to providing Microsoft EES Supply and Hosting Software. The procurement region is identified as UKD, with the direct awarding procedure falling outside the directive’s scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive software solutions and hosting services for educational institutions. Larger IT firms with established expertise in educational technology and a proven track record in software services would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The procurement approach underscores the importance of framework agreements in facilitating direct awards to experienced, reputable suppliers, such as Phoenix Software Ltd., indicating potential growth avenues for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a supplier for Microsoft EES Supply and Hosting Software. Framework reference-SLRA-LOT 1 ITS4052SU

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft EES Supply and Hosting software. Additional information: Call off from FW agreement SLRA-LOT 1 ITS4052SU

Procurement Information

Direct Award through Framework-SLRA-LOT 1 ITS4052SU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065662-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£522,385 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9a0-2026-07-13T14:31:53+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-13T14:31:53+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9a0",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DA27-07",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "The University of Cumbria require a supplier for Microsoft EES Supply and Hosting Software. Framework reference-SLRA-LOT 1 ITS4052SU",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Microsoft EES Supply and Hosting software. Additional information: Call off from FW agreement SLRA-LOT 1 ITS4052SU",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "Direct Award through Framework-SLRA-LOT 1 ITS4052SU"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "065662-2026-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02548628",
                    "name": "Phoenix Software Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-06033238",
            "name": "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA",
                "id": "06033238",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fusehill Street",
                "locality": "Cumbria",
                "region": "UKD",
                "postalCode": "CA12HH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Claire Reid",
                "email": "claire.reid@cumbria.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.cumbria.ac.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "09",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Education"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02548628",
            "name": "Phoenix Software Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Phoenix Software Ltd",
                "id": "02548628",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "York",
                "region": "UK",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-525",
            "name": "High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "London",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-06033238",
        "name": "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "065662-2026-1",
            "awardID": "065662-2026-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 522385.25,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-07-10T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}