---
title: "OFFICE 365 renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05074d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-25"
---

# OFFICE 365 renewal

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05074d

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## Summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, has completed a procurement process for the title "OFFICE 365 renewal" with a focus on server licences for the period of April 2025 to March 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving license management software. This procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, classified below threshold, and has now reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Marlow. The contract, valued at £262,282.71 (gross amount £324,292.58), commenced on 8th March 2025 and is set to conclude by 7th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT and software solutions sector, particularly those offering services or products related to software licensing and management. Companies that can provide efficient and cost-effective software solutions to NHS trusts or other public sector organisations could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Additionally, large companies like Softcat PLC, with experience in handling public contracts, may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Server Licences : ESA Anniversary Year 2 (April 2025/March 2026)Server Licences48 x CIS Suite Datacenter Core ALng

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016904-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £262,282 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 07:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016904-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016904-2025
  25th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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