---
title: "Microsoft EES Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05114a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05114a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-12"
---

# Microsoft EES Agreement

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05114a

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## Summary

The Open University, acting as a public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Microsoft EES Agreement, covering all Microsoft products except Azure for university-wide use. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, this procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting software package and information systems, as indicated by the CPV classification 48000000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2029. Key dates include the publication of a future notice expected by 1st September 2025. This procurement process is initiated under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to engage with a substantial public entity in the educational sector. Companies with expertise in Microsoft licensing and software solutions are particularly well-suited to compete. The tender process provides a window to establish long-term relationships with The Open University, facilitating growth in both market presence and expertise in public sector contracts. This is a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the higher education sector in the UK.

## Notice

Microsoft Licenses, agreement for all Microsoft products except Azure for university wide use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020604-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 15:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020604-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020604-2025
  12th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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