---
title: "Microsoft EES Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d072"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2026-07-22"
---

# Microsoft EES Licenses

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d072

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed a procurement process for the provision of Microsoft EES Licenses required for their Microsoft 365 suite and related business products. This procurement pertains to the software package and information systems industry and was conducted under the procurement method of a limited procedure, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process utilised a mini-competition within the SUPC SLRA Framework agreement, with the contract being awarded to Softcat PLC. The contract, valued at £1,905,288.84, was signed on 14th July 2026, and covered deliveries to the UKJ region.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and IT solutions to engage with a reputable academic institution. Firms capable of offering competitive pricing alongside quality commitments, particularly those compliant with ethical procurement standards, are well-positioned to benefit. Large-scale businesses like Softcat PLC, able to meet the requirements of public law bodies such as universities, would find such contracts particularly lucrative. This procurement also exemplifies how public sector engagements can drive business growth through substantial contracts within framework agreements.

## Notice

The provision of Microsoft licenses for Office and other business modules. These licenses are required for UoS to utilise Microsoft 365 and its related business products for staff and students,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Microsoft licenses for Office and other business modules. These licenses are required for UoS to utilise Microsoft 365 and its related business products for staff and students,

Options: One optional extension of 12 months

### Procurement Information

Mini-competition using the SUPC SLRA Framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068983-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 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 | £1,905,288 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068983-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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