Azure Cloud SaaS

Northumbria University · awarded 20 October 2025 · delivered in North East

Who

Buyer	Northumbria University Newcastle upon Tyne
Supplier	Softcat PLC
Category	services
Classification	Application service providers CPV 72416000
Notice published	6 February 2026

What it is for

The University of Northumbria awarded a Contract for provision of comprehensive Azure FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations) and cost optimisation services. The primary goal of this engagement is to improve resource efficiency, reduce cloud expenditure, and establish a sustainable financial management framework for our growing Azure cloud environment. The scope of the Azure support includes several critical areas of the university's digital ecosystem. • Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) • Corporate Website & Student Portal • UNN Integration Platform • Learning Analytics & MS Fabric • Research Web Hosting The Supplier demonstrated proven expertise in Azure FinOps and a strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings for enterprise-level clients.

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