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The Spencer Academy Trusts Microsoft Licensing & Support Services

The Spencer Academies Trust · Local or regional public body

In brief

The Spencer Academies Trust is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

The estimated value is £525,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 1pm, Friday 4 December 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
7am, Monday 9 November 2026
Bids by
1pm, Friday 4 December 2026

How bids are scored

Price 80% · Service Delivery 10% · Social Value 5% · Added Value 5%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 125 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around July 2029.

What the notice 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.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 7am, Monday 9 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Friday 4 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 101261-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 104588-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 106142-2026

About the buyer

The Spencer Academies TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

4

Awards

2
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From notice 101261-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 October 2026, last updated 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.