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title: "Provision of Microsoft Licenses"
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# Provision of Microsoft Licenses

Buyer: ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd03

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## Summary

The procurement process was undertaken by the Academy Transformation Trust (ATT), situated in Sutton Coldfield, which recently completed the direct award stage for a contract titled "Provision of Microsoft Licenses." This procurement falls under the software supply services industry category and involves the renewal of Microsoft's Volume Licensing agreement under the Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) programme. The agreement covers 22 ATT academies and their central office, with licenses assigned to a unified Microsoft 365 tenant. Key dates include the planned contract start date of 1st March 2026 and an end date on 28th February 2029. The procurement method was a direct award executed through the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 framework, prioritising price and relationship management in supplier selection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those with experience in educational technologies. With a total contract value of approximately £394,928.64 excluding VAT, the engagement extends over three years, offering a stable revenue stream for suppliers adept at meeting the comprehensive software needs of educational institutions. Companies like Phoenix Software Ltd, which successfully secured this contract due to their strong product knowledge and added value, demonstrate that businesses with an established presence and a high level of technical expertise in Microsoft services are well-positioned to compete. The procurement highlights both the strategic importance of timely service delivery and the efficacy of targeted award processes in public procurement.

## Notice

ATT are procuring the renewal of our Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement under the Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) programme. This includes Microsoft 365 licences and associated products for Academy Transformation Trust (ATT), covering its 22 academies and central office. The licences will be assigned to our single Microsoft 365 tenant. The licenses and quantities on our EES agreement are: Item Name Quantity Ordered Defender Endpoint P1 4575 M365 A3 1980 M365 A3 Student Use Benefit 16000 M365 A5 SU M365 A3 22 M365 Apps Enterprise Devices Add-on 17800 Planner & Project P3 5 Power BI Pro 188 SQL CAL 10 SQL Server Standard 2 Teams Rooms Pro 3 Win Remote Desktop Services CAL 152 Win Server DC Core 2 352 Win Server Standard 2 428 The procurement is being carried out through the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 Microsoft & Associated Services via the Chest Microsoft EES Education Qualified User Agreement. A direct award will be conducted via the desktop calculator which based on 90% price and 10% relationship management, product knowledge and added value. This led to Phoenix Software Ltd being the number one ranked supplier. The price provided ex VAT is PS394,928.64 over the total contract duration of 3 years.

### Procurement Information

The direct award approach is necessary because ATT's current Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement expires on 28/02/2026. Running a full competitive process within the remaining timeframe would risk service disruption and loss of access to critical Microsoft 365 services across 22 academies and the central office. These services underpin teaching, learning, and operational continuity. To mitigate this, ATT used the SUPC SLRA Lot 1 framework and applied the desktop calculator methodology (90% price, 10% relationship management, product knowledge, and added value) to identify the most economically advantageous supplier. Phoenix Software Ltd ranked first, ensuring best value and compliance within the time constraints.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086025-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £394,928 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUTTON COLDFIELD |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B73 6AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton Coldfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 18:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086025-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086025-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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