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Microsoft Services and Licensing Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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09 Dec 2025 at 16:31

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has recently concluded an award stage in its procurement process for the renewal of Microsoft Services and Licensing. This procurement is under the services category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems, with a significant contract value of GBP 3,781,058. The contract, situated in Pontypridd, provides institution-wide access to crucial Microsoft software and cloud services. The contract was signed on 1st November 2025 and supports the university's ongoing digital and IT service requirements, ensuring the continuation of essential productivity, collaboration, and infrastructure services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software services and cloud technology industries. Firms with a strong background in providing comprehensive IT solutions and platforms for educational institutions could find substantial growth prospects in similar future tenders. Opportunities also exist for companies experienced in negotiating and executing large-scale, institution-wide technology service agreements. Businesses already engaged in the public sector or with existing frameworks for large educational bodies will be well-positioned to compete effectively in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Services and Licensing Renewal

Notice Description

The University has contracted a Microsoft Licensing Agreement to support the institution's ongoing digital and IT service requirements. The contract provides campus-wide access to Microsoft software and cloud services, including Microsoft 365, security and compliance tools. This agreement ensures that staff and students have continued access to essential productivity applications, collaboration platforms, and secure infrastructure services, enabling effective teaching, research, and administrative operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158204
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£3,781,058 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Ethan Jones
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1443482386

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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