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title: "Microsoft Campus Agreement"
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buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-10-08"
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# Microsoft Campus Agreement

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d54b230a-6487-47ba-9673-d352ffc9952c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Microsoft Campus Agreement, initiated by Durham University, involves the acquisition of a new three-year Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) agreement. This agreement replaces the Desktop Campus with A3 provision for staff, commencing on 1st October 2018 and expiring on 30th September 2021. The contract, valued at £1,098,155.10, was awarded to Softcat PLC and falls under the software package and information systems category. The tender period concluded on 21st August 2018, employing a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with a focus on educational solutions. Companies that offer similar Microsoft products, IT support services, and cloud-based platforms could benefit significantly from engaging in future contracts within this sector. The involvement of a prominent educational institution like Durham University may attract additional partnerships, enhancing the visibility and market reach of participating companies.

## Notice

The University requires a new 3 year Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) agreement, replacing Desktop Campus with A3 provision for staff. The contract is required for a 3 year period to commence on 1st October 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99c101d8-f671-40d7-ae9a-7e5b53b91edf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,098,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,098,155 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (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

- 8 Oct 2018 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99c101d8-f671-40d7-ae9a-7e5b53b91edf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99c101d8-f671-40d7-ae9a-7e5b53b91edf
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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