---
title: "T23/100 Microsoft Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04acf6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# T23/100 Microsoft Agreement

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04acf6

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## Summary

Northumbria University has completed a public procurement process for a Microsoft Agreement, categorised under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with the main scope being goods, specifically a Direct Award under Lot 1 of the Software License Resellers Agreement - SUPC. The contract, valued at £2,400,000, was awarded to Softcat PLC on 30th September 2024. The delivery location for this contract is North East England (UKC region). The procurement process is now in the Award stage, having transitioned from the tender and planning stages, and was concluded on 16th October 2024.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies that operate within the software and IT services industry. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and reliable software products will find this type of procurement beneficial to their growth. In this case, large-scale enterprises similar to Softcat PLC, which have the capability to fulfil extensive software agreements, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open procedure also provides a transparent and competitive environment, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate and potentially secure substantial contracts.

## Notice

Microsoft Agreement for the University

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award under Lot 1 of Software License Resellers Agreement - SUPC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033418-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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) |

## 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

- 16 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033418-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbria.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:078650-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=896251852

## Provenance

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