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title: "Microsoft EES Agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Microsoft EES Agreement

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d00836f8-2977-4424-b4bf-e2d32d793a76

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Microsoft EES Agreement" was conducted by Nottingham College, located in East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, with a total value of £580,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a pre-established arrangement of suppliers. The contract period commenced on the 30th of October, 2025, and will conclude on the 31st of October, 2028. As of the latest update, the procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Phoenix Software Limited being designated as the supplier. The tender process was completed, with an award notice published on the 2nd of January, 2026.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in software and technology solutions to expand their offerings, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive software packages. Although Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale company, was awarded the contract, the mention of suitability for SMEs suggests smaller enterprises have potential opportunities in future procurements. Businesses that have capabilities in developing industry-specific software, networking and internet software, document creation tools, communication, multimedia programs, and information systems will find opportunities to leverage their expertise in similar contracts. The selective procurement method implies a competitive landscape where relationships with framework agreement entities play a crucial role.

## Notice

Microsoft EES Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c603833f-a3cb-43eb-9323-b3a3d03e0036 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £580,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## 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
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 19:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c603833f-a3cb-43eb-9323-b3a3d03e0036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c603833f-a3cb-43eb-9323-b3a3d03e0036
  2nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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