---
title: "Microsoft Azure (OCRE agreement)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0528a3"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0528a3.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-29"
---

# Microsoft Azure (OCRE agreement)

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528a3

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority operating as a sub-central government body in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Microsoft Azure Platform under the OCRE agreement, designated by tender ID OUPA10723. The procurement, set to occur in Milton Keynes, falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The total estimated contract value is £4,000,000, with a planned contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028. Key dates include the future notice release expected by 1st October 2025, which will offer further procurement details.

This procurement presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, offering the potential for significant business growth through collaboration with a prestigious academic institution like The Open University. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive Azure solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract's substantial value and duration provide a promising prospect for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Microsoft Azure Platform (OCRE agreement).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028382-2025 |
| 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 | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,333,333 |
| 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

- 29 May 2025 at 10:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028382-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028382-2025
  29th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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