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title: "Microsoft Software Licenses (Year 1 of 3) to 31/07/2025"
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# Microsoft Software Licenses (Year 1 of 3) to 31/07/2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33f39f86-e25f-445a-9e0e-1f42749774be

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed the tender process for the procurement titled "Microsoft Software Licenses (Year 1 of 3) to 31/07/2025," under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process used a selective method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £682,813.28. The tender period ended on 30th July 2024, with the contract commencing on 31st July 2024 and running until 31st July 2025. The delivery location is Bristol, BS16 1QY.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems to partner with a prominent academic institution. While the contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, other businesses, particularly those able to fulfill similar large-scale procurement needs, can benefit from understanding the tender requirements and structure for future opportunities. Being aligned with the needs of institutions like the University of the West of England can help businesses strategise for similar upcoming tenders, fostering growth through partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Framework ref: ITS4042 SU Microsoft Software Licenses (Year 1 of 3) to 31/07/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daeffd-02f1-4799-98a6-08d1df15ec81 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £682,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £682,813 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daeffd-02f1-4799-98a6-08d1df15ec81
- 23 Aug 2024 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daeffd-02f1-4799-98a6-08d1df15ec81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7daeffd-02f1-4799-98a6-08d1df15ec81
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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