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title: "Software License Reseller & Consultancy Services Agreement (SLRA)"
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# Software License Reseller & Consultancy Services Agreement (SLRA)

Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e549

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Software License Reseller & Consultancy Services Agreement (SLRA)" was orchestrated by the Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC), situated in Reading, UK. This process, operating under the industry category of software package and information systems, primarily aimed to procure goods and services related to software licences for major vendors like Microsoft, Adobe, and VMware. Commencing with a tender process on 20th February 2025, this procurement has reached the award stage as of 26th May 2026. The opportunity unfolded under a restricted procedure with selective procurement and comprised multiple lots, including offers for comprehensive software solutions and associated support. The framework agreement was structured for a period of 24 months, with possibilities for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the software supply and consultancy domain, particularly within the higher education and public sectors. Companies already engaged in IT services or those able to provide robust support and consultancy for software products could find this agreement especially beneficial. Given the scale and scope of the services covered, both large entities and SMEs in the software industry, particularly those experienced in the UK market, could leverage this opportunity for business growth and heightened visibility. Businesses adept at navigating frameworks and delivering competitive, high-quality software solutions will likely excel in such a tender environment.

## Notice

This Framework provides individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products and associated Software Services. The Framework Agreement aims to ensure access to competitively priced software solutions and related services tailored to the unique needs of the Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors, whilst making provision for non-HE/FE organisations ie other public-sector and third-sector organisations, that are, or become, full, associate, or affiliate Members of SUPC or the Participating Consortia. Eligible organisations may include but not limited to schools and academies, local government bodies, charities, research and science organisations, cultural institutions, health and care bodies, and other publicly funded or not-for-profit entities.

### Lot Information

Software License Reseller & Consultancy Services Agreement (SLRA)

This lot involves the provision of all Microsoft software, licences, support, maintenance, renewals, and any related services, including consultancy specific to Microsoft products

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

Renewal: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

Adobe ETLA

Sub-Lot 2a relates to Adobe Enterprise Licenses software and licences, including associated support, maintenance, updates, renewals, and related services.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Renewal: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Adobe VIP

Sub-Lot 2b encompasses the provision of Adobe VIP and other Adobe software (excluding enterprise licences) and licences, including associated support, maintenance, updates, security patches, performance enhancements, and licence renewals. It includes access to technical assistance, troubleshooting, and user guidance, flexible delivery and licensing models such as SaaS and consumption-based options.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Renewal: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

VMWare

This lot includes VMware software, licences, support, maintenance, renewals, and related services, including VMware-specific consultancy.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Renewal: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Commercial Off The Shelf software (COTS)

This Lot includes sourcing and provision of a broad range of software solutions and licences, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and associated services. It includes comprehensive support, installation and technical assistance, troubleshooting, user guidance, ongoing maintenance with updates, security patches and performance enhancements, and licence renewals. The lot also encompasses flexible delivery and licensing models such as SaaS, PaaS and consumption-based options, solutions capable of integrating with cloud platforms commonly used.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Renewal: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Software Asset Management Services

Software Asset Management Services (SAM) to include tracking and managing software licenses to ensure compliance and optimise costs. This may include licence inventory and auditing, cost and renewal management, compliance monitoring, security and risk management, and the use of automated SAM tools.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Renewal: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Cloud Readiness Assessments Services

Cloud Readiness Assessments evaluate an organisation's readiness to move to cloud infrastructure, covering infrastructure review, gap analysis, strategy development, and risk assessment. Cloud Integration and Migration Services support the secure transition of data, applications, and workloads to the cloud, including platform integration, data migration, hybrid cloud solutions, and testing. Cloud Optimisation Services focus on improving performance, security, and cost efficiency through ongoing optimisation, performance tuning, automated scaling, and security enhancements.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Renewal: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Cyber Security Assessment Services

Cyber Security Assessment Services that provides in-depth evaluations of the member's security provisions, ensuring that they provide effective protection against cyber threats and compliant with industry regulations. This sub-lot encompasses a range of critical security services designed to strengthen both on-premise and cloud-based environments

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

Renewal: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048814-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £990,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,040,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £984,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC) |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION; SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA; BOXXE; BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; CDW; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; MTI TECHNOLOGY; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PUGH COMPUTERS; SOFTCAT; SYNC (A TRADING NAME OF GBM DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES; TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS; VE3 GLOBAL; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048814-2026
- 24 Jun 2025 at 15:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034825-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006332-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90594&B=SUPC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
- https://www.supc.ac.uk
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/

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