Closing soon6 days left · closes midday, Thursday 19 November 2026

Schools Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement

Newcastle City Council · Local authority

In brief

Newcastle City Council is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (North East).

The notice does not state a value.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 19 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Thursday 19 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 65 awards in the last 12 months).

Conditions

What the notice says

Newcastle City Council (NCC) is seeking the renewal of its current Microsoft Licencing Agreement for schools. NCC is seeking a new agreement with a single vendor to replace the existing expiring agreement. Further competition will run via the CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3, via the OPEN tendering portal.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is the size of the work right for you?The notice does not state a value; the tender documents may.
Can you deliver in North East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.open-uk.org.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 19 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

26 October 2026Contract notice · notice 101112-2026

About the buyer

Newcastle City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

248

Awards

160

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

Causeway Technologies Limited2 contracts
Barbour Logic Limited1 contract
CDPSoft Limited1 contract
Chevin Computer Systems Limited1 contract
Concur Holdings (Netherlands) B.V.1 contract

All tenders and awards from Newcastle City Council

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From notice 101112-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 26 October 2026.