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title: "Microsoft Azure BAU Charges - this is a Geant/JISC Contract to 31/07/2025 - R-705576"
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# Microsoft Azure BAU Charges - this is a Geant/JISC Contract to 31/07/2025 - R-705576

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6f205f-c116-4263-b6b2-08d749eae6ff

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for "Microsoft Azure BAU Charges". This selective tender, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV 48000000). The contract encompasses the period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025, with an approximate value of £250,000. Awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, this process highlights significant dates, including the relevant tender and contract end dates and the award's publication date on 23rd August 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those familiar with Microsoft Azure services. SMEs, like Phoenix Software Limited, who was awarded this contract, stand to benefit immensely. The structured procurement process and framework agreement offer a streamlined and recurring revenue source, making it an attractive proposition for companies aiming to expand their services within the public sector in similar technology-driven contracts.

## Notice

Framework ref: ITS4042 SU Microsoft Azure BAU Charges - this is a Geant/JISC Contract to 31/07/2025 - R-705576

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728ddf1b-b37b-4683-9a37-e9586999556e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728ddf1b-b37b-4683-9a37-e9586999556e
- 23 Aug 2024 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728ddf1b-b37b-4683-9a37-e9586999556e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728ddf1b-b37b-4683-9a37-e9586999556e
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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