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title: "(NU/1656) Microsoft EES Renewal 2021-24"
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# (NU/1656) Microsoft EES Renewal 2021-24

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-effcd42f-d542-4c1d-b6d1-1415a2da0d1f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "(NU/1656) Microsoft EES Renewal 2021-24" was conducted by Newcastle University, focusing on software support services. This procurement falls under the goods category and was pursued to renew the Microsoft licensing agreement, expiring on 31 May 2021, for a new term from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2024. The tender, which utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, had a completion date of 9 April 2021 with a contract value of approximately £3,051,837. The contract was officially awarded on 27 April 2021 and published on 25 October 2021, with the procurement being handled by the Newcastle University Procurement Services based in Newcastle, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for medium-sized enterprises that specialise in software licensing and IT support services, particularly those familiar with the Microsoft ecosystem. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions and support can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and potentially secure further engagements in the education sector. With an emphasis on continuity in service delivery, companies that demonstrate reliability and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Newcastle University makes extensive use of Microsoft's software solutions to deliver services to staff and students. These solutions are provided via Microsoft's Enrolment for Education Solutions ("EES") agreement. The University's current EES for provision of Microsoft licensing was due to expire on 31 May 2021 and the University was seeking a supplier to ensure continuity of service by provision of a further EES agreement to provide licensing for 3 years from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2024. Procurement was conducted via further competition in accordance with the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium ("SUPC") Software Licence Resellers Agreement ("SLRA") Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7d58ba-25c4-45d3-b494-4965cbcfa5e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,051,836 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,051,836 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7d58ba-25c4-45d3-b494-4965cbcfa5e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7d58ba-25c4-45d3-b494-4965cbcfa5e8
  25th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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