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Microsoft Software Licenses

Awarded to Softcat PLC

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND(buyer)

Published
Published 21 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 14 July 2025

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Overview

University of the West of England has awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for Microsoft Software Licenses valued at £715,340.70, running until 31 July 2026 under the Software Licence Resellers Agreement framework. The procurement was completed on 13 July 2025.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£715,341
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
SME suitable
No
Published
21 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
License management software package

Award outcome

Awarded value
£715,341
Award date
13 July 2025
Contract period
14 July 2025 → 31 July 2026
Contract length
1 year 1 month
Winner
  • Softcat PLC

This contract ended on 31 July 2026.

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Softcat PLC

1 other contract from UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND since 2025, worth £22,080.

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Market context

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UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND in the last 12 months

80

contracts awarded, worth £5,910,634 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    21 October 2025

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