---
title: "Microsoft Software licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2025-09-12"
---

# Microsoft Software licensing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98.json)

## Summary

The University of Sunderland has concluded a procurement process to award a contract for Microsoft Software Licensing, involving Microsoft Volume Licensing Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) desktop, Dynamics, and server licences. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement for Microsoft and Associated Services. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), with addresses of delivery in both the North East and London, United Kingdom. The decision-making concluded with the awarding of the contract on 31 August 2025, with the contract period running from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028, valued at £1,445,708.88.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses equipped to supply software solutions and services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. The procurement process was aimed at engaging medium to large enterprises that can provide comprehensive software solutions through established framework agreements. Although the tender process has been completed, similar opportunities may arise for businesses specialising in educational technology and software services, especially those focussed on establishing or maintaining long-term client relationships in the educational sector.

## Notice

Contract awarded for Microsoft EES (The Microsoft Volume Licensing Enrollment for Education Solutions) desktop, Dynamics and server licences. This was a direct award done via a desktop exercise as permitted by the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement Lot 1 Microsoft and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80e63eb-8117-489b-b1f8-70e55dd60084 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,445,708 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,445,708 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLI London |

## 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

- 12 Sep 2025 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80e63eb-8117-489b-b1f8-70e55dd60084

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80e63eb-8117-489b-b1f8-70e55dd60084
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83fb1032-c138-4765-9e41-93a73135bb98.json.