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title: "Microsoft Azure Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
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# Microsoft Azure Licences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69eba76c-67e2-4c19-84e3-2180d6a0f172

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has completed its procurement process to acquire Microsoft Azure licences under a call-off from the JISC OCRA (GREANT) Framework agreement. This contract, valued at GBP 450,000, is categorised within the software package and information systems industry, and will serve the educational institution located in Lincoln, England. The procurement method was selective, with an award date of 30th June 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st July 2025 to 2nd February 2030. Phoenix Software Limited was selected as the supplier for this service, marking the procurement stage as complete following its status as 'active' in the awards tag.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying software packages and IT systems. Though the procurement is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in frameworks and large-scale software solutions would be well-suited to similar opportunities. Participating in such tenders could enhance business portfolios, establish long-term relations with educational institutions, and provide substantial revenue streams over extended contracts. Engaging with framework agreements can form a strategic advantage for companies looking to expand their presence in the education sector.

## Notice

Microsoft Azure (HPC, Licences etc.) purchased through the JISC OCRA (GREANT) Framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d321f2-81b3-4b88-959d-55a96c7cce3e |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 2 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| 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

- 6 Aug 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d321f2-81b3-4b88-959d-55a96c7cce3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d321f2-81b3-4b88-959d-55a96c7cce3e
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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