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title: "GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing"
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# GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ad5b6cc-e5ce-42fe-96ba-7dd74220dacb

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## Summary

The Office for Students has completed the procurement process for "GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This contract focuses on providing Microsoft licensing services and is valued at £204,834.89. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process has concluded, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 31st January 2025 and the contract period running from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Sofcat PLC on 31st January 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services industry to gain substantial growth. Large-scale enterprises specialising in software licensing, particularly those capable of handling extensive contracts like that of Microsoft licensing, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract with the Office for Students demonstrates the potential for long-term business relationships and significant revenue streams for companies in this sector.

## Notice

Microsoft Licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1e7a27-6f00-48ae-8c65-0b1bb553818b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204,834 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,834 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STUDENTS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| 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 | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1e7a27-6f00-48ae-8c65-0b1bb553818b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1e7a27-6f00-48ae-8c65-0b1bb553818b
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=924837728
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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