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title: "GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR STUDENTS"
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# GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80042b1f-26ff-490d-85bd-95dfbbe069d7

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## Summary

The procurement process for "GB-Bristol: Microsoft Licensing" was conducted by the Office for Students, based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with a CPV code of 48000000. The contract, valued at £232,152.36, covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and commenced on 1 February 2026, with completion scheduled for 31 January 2029. The award status is currently active, having been awarded to Softcat PLC on 29 January 2026. The procurement method details were not specified in the documents, marking the tender stage as complete.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and IT sectors, particularly those capable of supplying extensive licensing solutions. Companies specialising in large-scale software distribution and support would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth, though it was not tailored to small and social enterprises. The awarding of this contract to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, underscores the demand for substantial capability and resources, suggesting that well-established entities in the IT industry would be best positioned to compete in similar procurement activities.

## Notice

Microsoft Licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947f378b-6384-4b12-8852-55983dcf963b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £232,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,152 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STUDENTS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| 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 Gifford |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947f378b-6384-4b12-8852-55983dcf963b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947f378b-6384-4b12-8852-55983dcf963b
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1012184418
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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