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title: "Azure Cloud SaaS"
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# Azure Cloud SaaS

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ab4

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed a procurement process under the JISC OCRE 2024 Cloud Framework, awarding a contract to Softcat PLC for the provision of Azure Cloud SaaS services. The procurement, classified under the "services" category, focused on application service providers. The aim is to enhance resource efficiency, lower cloud expenses, and establish sustainable financial management within the university's Azure cloud environment. This contract covers support for various digital areas, including Azure Entra ID, the Corporate Website & Student Portal, the UNN Integration Platform, Learning Analytics & MS Fabric, and Research Web Hosting. The contract, valued at GBP 1,890,000 and signed on 20th October 2025, follows the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which is outside the scope of application of the directive.

This procurement creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies proficient in Azure FinOps and cloud cost optimisation. Softcat PLC's successful bid demonstrates the value placed on expertise in delivering enterprise-level cost savings and resource management. Businesses specialising in cloud financial operations and technology services would find this project particularly relevant, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in high-demand areas such as cloud infrastructure and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. The involvement of a large-scale supplier like Softcat PLC indicates the scope and sophistication required in tackling this kind of opportunity.

## Notice

The University of Northumbria awarded a Contract for provision of comprehensive Azure FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations) and cost optimisation services. The primary goal of this engagement is to improve resource efficiency, reduce cloud expenditure, and establish a sustainable financial management framework for our growing Azure cloud environment. The scope of the Azure support includes several critical areas of the university's digital ecosystem. * Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) * Corporate Website & Student Portal * UNN Integration Platform * Learning Analytics & MS Fabric * Research Web Hosting The Supplier demonstrated proven expertise in Azure FinOps and a strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings for enterprise-level clients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Northumbria awarded a Contract for provision of comprehensive Azure FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations) and cost optimisation services. The primary goal of this engagement is to improve resource efficiency, reduce cloud expenditure, and establish a sustainable financial management framework for our growing Azure cloud environment. The scope of the Azure support includes several critical areas of the university's digital ecosystem. * Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) * Corporate Website & Student Portal * UNN Integration Platform * Learning Analytics & MS Fabric * Research Web Hosting The Supplier demonstrated proven expertise in Azure FinOps and a strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings for enterprise-level clients. This procurement conducted under JISC OCRE 2024 Cloud Framework Additional information: This procurement conducted under JISC OCRE 2024 Cloud Framework

### Procurement Information

This procurement conducted under JISC OCRE 2024 Cloud Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011195-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,890,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011195-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbria.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012582678

## Provenance

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