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title: "Microsoft software licences"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Microsoft software licences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94af6cec-3718-456a-8e35-530bdae191bd

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia, based in Norwich, England, has completed a selective procurement process for the supply of Microsoft software licences to be utilised by its students and staff. This contract, valued at £2,004,602, falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award concluded on 20th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will extend until 31st July 2029, with the delivery location centred in the East of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services to engage with higher education institutions, amplifying their presence in the educational technology sector. SMEs particularly stand to benefit, as the procurement process was deemed suitable for them. The winning bidder, Softcat Ltd, exemplifies success in effectively delivering software solutions tailored for academic purposes. Thus, tech firms with robust experience in managing large-scale software deployments and those capable of navigating framework agreements may find similar opportunities rewarding.

## Notice

Supply of Microsoft license for use by UEA students and staff on all managed devices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa9a120-806f-405e-b057-a08a2aa8f580 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,004,602 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,004,602 |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 31 Mar 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa9a120-806f-405e-b057-a08a2aa8f580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa9a120-806f-405e-b057-a08a2aa8f580
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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