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title: "Microsoft Support (2026-2029)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Microsoft Support (2026-2029)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64363987-8db3-40d4-ab40-ca65c2e19c41

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has initiated a procurement process for a support contract covering Microsoft products and services, classified under Software Support Services (CPV: 72261000). The procurement, valued at £111,000, follows a selective call-off from a framework agreement and targets services within the industry category. The contract is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a tender process completed by 28 April 2026 and a contract period running from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029. The process has reached the award stage, with Softcat PLC named as the supplier, having secured the award valued at £333,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those equipped to provide robust support for Microsoft products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities given their suitability in this framework agreement context. The tender reflects opportunities for growth through collaboration with the University of Bristol, particularly for those with a strategic focus on expanding within the education sector and the South West region of England.

## Notice

Support contract for Microsoft products and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b82f6e-523a-42eb-a1f1-64dca7b925ed |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b82f6e-523a-42eb-a1f1-64dca7b925ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b82f6e-523a-42eb-a1f1-64dca7b925ed
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tenders.bris.ac.uk

## Provenance

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