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title: "Microsoft EES Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d936b733-e83c-47b0-aab1-a820bead372f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)"
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# Microsoft EES Agreement

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d936b733-e83c-47b0-aab1-a820bead372f

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## Summary

The Open University recently completed a procurement process under the title "Microsoft EES Agreement," focusing on software-related services within the goods category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract pertains to the renewal of a Microsoft Campus Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Enterprise Agreement. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with Softcat PLC being the awarded supplier. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st February 2026 and end on 31st January 2029, involving an approximate value of GBP 5,220,141.59. The location of service delivery is the United Kingdom, with the contracting authority located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises capable of providing software-related services, particularly those specialising in education-focused software solutions. However, it should be noted that this specific procurement process does not highlight opportunities particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with expertise in managing or reselling large-scale Microsoft agreements would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities with educational or other public sector organisations. The structured framework agreement approach indicates a preference for suppliers with a robust operational capacity and experience in delivering comprehensive software solutions on a large scale.

## Notice

Renewal of the Microsoft Campus Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Enterprise Agreement under the Software Licence 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/fefe0f35-d30a-4e2c-8c25-e16972c00f9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,220,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,220,141 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe0f35-d30a-4e2c-8c25-e16972c00f9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe0f35-d30a-4e2c-8c25-e16972c00f9f
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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