---
title: "CFM0477 - Microsoft Educational Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833398"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# CFM0477 - Microsoft Educational Licences

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833398

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## Summary

Fife Council, a regional local authority based in Glenrothes, has concluded the procurement process for "CFM0477 - Microsoft Educational Licences", a contract within the services industry category. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software, a large supplier located in Surrey, on 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was limited, executed as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the rationale of a continuation of existing services. The contract is valued at GBP 1,145,686.68, and the procurement process is now complete. This project covers the UKM72 region, focusing on providing academic institutions with discounted Microsoft software and cloud service subscriptions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software and cloud services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Large businesses with a focus on digital transformation in education would find this tender well-suited to their growth plans. The contract facilitates the provision of Microsoft 365 and other educational tools, adding value through cost efficiency, security, and flexible licensing models—which are essential as educational institutions increasingly adopt remote learning and digital solutions. Being granted under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), this procurement can cater to enterprises interested in extending their services within the UK educational sector.

## Notice

Award notice for Microsoft Educational Licences

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft educational licences are discounted software and cloud service subscriptions designed specifically for academic institutions. They provide access to a range of Microsoft products, including Microsoft 365 (Office applications, email, and collaboration tools), Windows operating systems, and other educational resources, enabling schools, colleges, and universities to support teaching, learning, and administration. These licences are typically structured to reflect the size and type of institution, offering cost efficiencies, flexible user-based or device-based licensing models, and enhanced security, compliance, and accessibility features. They also support remote learning and digital transformation by enabling secure access to tools across multiple devices and locations.

### Procurement Information

CCS ran an agrregation exercise of which we participated in

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556972 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 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 | £1,145,686 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556972

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556972
  CFM0477 - Microsoft Educational Licences - Award notice for Microsoft Educational Licences

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833398

## Provenance

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