---
title: "Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement (RM6098)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e081"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement (RM6098)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e081

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement (RM6098)" involves Newcastle City Council, a regional authority located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The process progressed to the award stage with Insight Direct (UK) Ltd as the supplier. This tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and was part of further competition under the CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3. The contract, valued at £103,119.48, was signed on 30th January 2026.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering quality contract management and social value in addition to competitive pricing. Companies like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, which have demonstrated their capability to meet contract criteria through selective processes, are well-suited to such tenders. The competition allows businesses to showcase their ability to address complex licencing needs and strategic partnerships, benefiting businesses aiming to expand their reach or strengthen their presence in the public sector IT domain.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council (NCC) has renewed its current Microsoft A3 Licencing Agreement. NCC has sought a new agreement with a single vendor to replace the existing expiring agreement. Further competition ran via the CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle City Council (NCC) is renewing its current Microsoft A3 Licencing Agreement. NCC has sought a new agreement with a single vendor to replace the existing expiring agreement. Further competition ran via the CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008680-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £103,119 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 18:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008680-2026
- 13 Nov 2025 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073567-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.open-uk.org/
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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