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title: "Microsoft Software Licensing (EES)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b548"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Microsoft Software Licensing (EES)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b548

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed a procurement process for Microsoft Software Licensing under the title "Microsoft Software Licensing (EES)." This contract, which spans four years and is valued at £7,910,407.50, falls under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement, facilitated via a limited method without a prior call for competition, is located in Sheffield (region UKE32) and adheres to a compliant direct award through the Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC) Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA). The contract was signed on 13 August 2024, with Phoenix Software Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software licensing and infrastructure support, such as universities, educational institutions, and large organisations. The procurement demonstrates a substantial investment in technology, offering growth potential for firms capable of providing high-quality IT solutions, including Microsoft and Windows licensing, Office 365 support, CRM systems, and underlying infrastructure requirements. Businesses with a focus on educational solutions and a strong track record in IT service delivery are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into a 4 year contract for Microsoft Software Licensing for 2 Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The software provides Microsoft and Windows licensing and software for all SHU desktops, including Microsoft Office 365 home use for staff and students, underpinning infrastructure requirements and the University's CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) systems.

### Procurement Information

A compliant direct award was made via the Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC) Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) with the EES licensing arrangements made through the JISC Chest Qualified User Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036330-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 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 | £7,910,407 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036330-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.shu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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