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title: "Azure Cloud SaaS"
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# Azure Cloud SaaS

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71224a7c-a3b7-491a-8f96-e4fb8bbaf4ff

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria has awarded a contract titled "Azure Cloud SaaS" to Softcat PLC, focusing on Azure FinOps and cost optimisation services within the application service providers sector. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 72416000, aims to enhance resource efficiency and reduce cloud expenditure. Services are to be provided in the North East of the United Kingdom, covering various university digital systems such as Azure Entra ID and UNN Integration Platform. The award stage of the procurement was completed with the contract valued at £1,890,000, set to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028. The procurement method was specified as "Other," indicating an alternative approach tailored to the buyer's requirements.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale enterprises with expertise in Azure FinOps and a track record of delivering measurable cost savings at an enterprise level. Technology firms specialising in cloud financial management and efficiency optimisation can leverage this tender to establish partnerships within the education sector. Although not prioritised for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with significant experience in managing digital ecosystems for large institutions may find advantageous prospects in fulfilling the comprehensive and strategic needs outlined in the contract.

## Notice

The University of Northumbria awarded a Contract for provision of comprehensive Azure FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations) and cost optimisation services. The primary goal of this engagement is to improve resource efficiency, reduce cloud expenditure, and establish a sustainable financial management framework for our growing Azure cloud environment. The scope of the Azure support includes several critical areas of the university's digital ecosystem. * Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) * Corporate Website & Student Portal * UNN Integration Platform * Learning Analytics & MS Fabric * Research Web Hosting The Supplier demonstrated proven expertise in Azure FinOps and a strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings for enterprise-level clients.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e569c7-6b75-45d4-b117-be4c491bcfe3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,890,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,890,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e569c7-6b75-45d4-b117-be4c491bcfe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e569c7-6b75-45d4-b117-be4c491bcfe3
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1012582678
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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