Open tender · Notice 104588-2026
The Spencer Academy Trusts Microsoft Licensing & Support Services
- Value
- £525k
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
- Where
- North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029
In plain English
The Spencer Academies Trust wants a supplier to provide, manage and support its Microsoft licensing, including Microsoft 365 A3 or A5 licences, renewals, billing, reporting and licensing advice. The contract runs for three years from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, is worth an estimated £525,000, and bids are due by 23 November 2026.
Good fit for: IT resellers and Microsoft licensing partners who can supply and manage education licences.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Spencer Academies Trust is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to provide Microsoft Licensing and Support Services. The contract will include the provision, management and support of the Trust's Microsoft licensing estate, including Microsoft 365 A3 and Microsoft 365 A5 licensing, licence administration, subscription management, renewal management, compliance support, billing, reporting and associated licensing advice. Tenderers are required to submit pricing for the following options: Microsoft 365 A3 Licensing and Support Services for a three (3) year term; Microsoft 365 A5 Licensing and Support Services for a three (3) year term; The Trust will evaluate both pricing options and reserves the right to award any one option based on the outcome of the evaluation and the determination of the most advantageous tender. Only one contract will be awarded. The successful supplier shall provide all services necessary to support the ongoing management of the Trust's Microsoft licensing requirements throughout the contract term.
Getting the documents
Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 4 Nov 2026.
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