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title: "T23/100 Microsoft Agreement"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY"
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# T23/100 Microsoft Agreement

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4deaa131-c641-4d63-8af7-ce5a25abc619

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Northumbria University, titled "T23/100 Microsoft Agreement," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This open procedure tender, valued at £2,400,000, pertains to a Microsoft Agreement for the university. The contract is set to commence on 17 October 2024 and will continue until 29 September 2028. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 30 September 2024 and the award date on 16 October 2024. The location for the delivery is the North East region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. While the contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, companies with similar capabilities might consider positioning themselves for future tenders of a similar nature. Although the suitability criteria indicate that the contract is not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with robust resources and experience in substantial agreements will find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities and potential for business growth.

## Notice

Microsoft Agreement for the University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45d5870-f185-48bb-9c29-f330eaa61f34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2024 - 29 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 16 Oct 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45d5870-f185-48bb-9c29-f330eaa61f34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45d5870-f185-48bb-9c29-f330eaa61f34
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=896251852
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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