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title: "M365 Copilot Edu Sub"
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# M365 Copilot Edu Sub

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-538ac647-5fb5-4abc-8e3b-61bb2e78947e

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, acted as the buying organisation for the procurement process titled "M365 Copilot Edu Sub." This project is within the software-related services industry category and focuses on delivering services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement underwent a selective process, calling off from a framework agreement, and concluded with an award on 11th December 2025. The contract period is set to start on 12th December 2025 and end on 31st July 2026. The total contract value amounts to £22,080 GBP. This process is now at the award stage, with the award formally published on 21st January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in software-related services, allowing them to tap into public sector contracts that extend to mid-2026. Companies with expertise in educational software add-ons could significantly benefit from aligning their offerings to the requirements specified in the tender. The successful supplier, Softcat PLC, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this procurement, highlighting that large enterprises with established frameworks are likely to thrive in such competitive processes. Although this particular tender did not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, they might still consider forming partnerships with larger suppliers to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

EP2-00538AP - M365 Copilot Edu Sub Add-on until 31/07/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff00d5-cc55-4699-b571-956f6dc16446 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,080 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff00d5-cc55-4699-b571-956f6dc16446

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff00d5-cc55-4699-b571-956f6dc16446
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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