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title: "Microsoft Azure Services"
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# Microsoft Azure Services

Buyer: Bath Spa University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-242d80a8-10c5-4804-b157-eb7bb94a7fe1

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## Summary

Bath Spa University procured Microsoft Azure cloud consumption services under the Jisc OCRE Framework. The requirement covers the provision of Azure cloud services for the university’s information technology and software needs, with delivery in the South West of England. It is a public-sector IT services opportunity rather than a purchase of physical equipment or construction work. The procurement is classified primarily as software packages and information systems, with an additional classification covering IT consulting, software development, internet and support services. Businesses relevant to this requirement include suppliers able to provide, manage or support Microsoft Azure consumption for a higher education organisation through the applicable framework arrangement.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 20 September 2024 at 12:00. The award was made on 25 October 2024 to Phoenix Software Limited, with an awarded value of £684,000. The contract runs from 1 February 2025 to 2 February 2030. The value represents estimated Azure consumption, so actual spend may vary. Bath Spa University is the buyer. The award is active, and the procurement record identifies Phoenix Software Limited as the selected supplier. The published process does not state a separate quality, price or other evaluation weighting.

This procurement demonstrates a substantial, long-term requirement from Bath Spa University for Microsoft Azure cloud consumption services in the South West. A competitor seeking to be credible for a comparable requirement would need practical capability in supplying Azure cloud services, supporting software and information systems, and providing associated internet, consulting, development or technical support services. The route to market is significant: the work was awarded as a call-off under the Jisc OCRE Framework, so relevant suppliers would need to understand and operate through that framework route. The selected provider was recorded as a large organisation, while the opportunity was marked as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft Azure cloud consumption services under the Jisc OCRE Framework. Contract value represents estimated consumption and actual spend may vary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7721b9-c863-48f9-aa90-ce1958ac5a6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £684,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £684,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Bath Spa University |
| Locality | BATH |
| Postcode area | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Saltford |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Phoenix Software |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2026 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7721b9-c863-48f9-aa90-ce1958ac5a6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7721b9-c863-48f9-aa90-ce1958ac5a6b
  20th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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