Employee purchase programme
As part of a new offering from Microsoft, if you are an NHS employee you are eligible to purchase some of Microsoft's most popular consumer software and hardware at discounted prices. This offering includes products such as Microsoft® Office software, Microsoft Windows® Vista Home, Enterprise and Ultimate, Microsoft Money 2003 and a small selection of games and hardware. In fact via the Employee Purchase Programme you can now upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista Home for only £81. You may purchase up to three copies of any product available. This service is available as part of the benefits entitlement to staff in the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
Eligible employees can order online at the Microsoft EPP web site. In order to access this web site, your employees must use the unique programme code provided for your organization.
If you have any concerns in respect to the tax implications of this scheme you should seek guidance from the appropriate offices.
*Please Note – if you require software for use in the workplace you should use the mechanisms for procurement in place within your organisation. This is NOT a cost-effective way to supply software for use in the NHS.
Apply for the employee purchase programme
Enter your NHS email address to get the code you need to order your software – you will then be taken to a dedicated website to complete your order online.
Whilst you will be re-directed you may wish to make a note of your code should you need to order at a later time.
Note: this programme code is assigned to your organization for your sole use in accessing this site. You may not share this number with anyone outside your organization.
Place your order on-line and it will be shipped to the location you have chosen. Please note that MSEPP member exclusive offers are valid only while supplies last. Orders cannot be shipped to PO boxes. Your Microsoft EPP purchases are conditioned on your employee status.
See https://epp.microsoft.com/ for details.
Details about the programme
Full terms and conditions are available on subsequent pages as part of the standard ordering process.
Some commonly asked questions:
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Why do I need an nhs.uk / nhs.net address – can I not use my personal email address?
Your nhs email address provides both the NHS Contracting party; NHS Connecting for Health and Microsoft the necessary authentication that demonstrates you are an eligible user.
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What software can I order?
This Programme is designed to provide you with access to a wide range of consumer and productivity titles – including, but not limited to, Windows Vista Home Upgrade, Project 2003, Visio 2003 and selected Xbox titles.
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How much does it cost?
The software is discounted against retail but this is not a discount scheme as such, unlike the Home Use Programme. Your usage and ownership rights are the same as with any copy bough online or in a store.
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Who do I contact if I have a problem?
If you cannot access the site, or have any issues with ordering or fulfilment after receiving your programme code please email hupvalue@msdirectservices.com.
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How many copies can I order? / I have already ordered a copy and require another or updated copy?
You are entitled to order up to three copies of the software available for your use.
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Who do I contact if I my email address is not recognised, or if I have any further questions?
Please email nhsea@microsoft.com
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How do I get support for my software?
If you have a technical issue with the use of the software your support options are available from http://support.microsoft.com