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Microsoft Enterprise subscription agreement

Ipswich Borough Council

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04 Aug 2026 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council procured a Microsoft Enterprise subscription agreement, categorised as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The purchase is for goods rather than consultancy, development or infrastructure works, and supports the council’s enterprise use of Microsoft products. Delivery is for the East of England, with Ipswich Borough Council as the buying organisation. The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while participation was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises. This is a focused software subscription opportunity for suppliers that provide Microsoft enterprise licensing or subscription arrangements to public sector organisations and can support delivery across the council’s operating area.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Ipswich Borough Council selected Phoenix Software Ltd on 1 February 2026. The awarded contract value is £874,867, and the contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The tender submission deadline was 5 January 2026 at 11:00 GMT. The awarded requirement and the overall tender value are both recorded as £874,867. The process therefore demonstrates a completed framework-based purchase of Microsoft enterprise subscriptions, with one supplier identified and an active award covering the stated three-year contract period.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award provides clear evidence of Ipswich Borough Council’s demand for Microsoft Enterprise subscriptions at substantial public-sector scale. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply Microsoft enterprise software subscriptions, understand the licensing and account-management needs associated with a council-wide arrangement, and be able to deliver to an East of England public authority. The route used was a framework call-off, so relevant suppliers would also need access to an appropriate framework and the ability to compete under its rules. The opportunity was considered suitable for SMEs, indicating that a smaller specialist software supplier could be commercially relevant if it can meet the framework and supply requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise subscription agreement

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise subscription agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-040b2294-34db-4a32-bf2a-ddec878107ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dfd531e-fe43-48ea-b6cf-8e959fa3c4b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£874,867 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£874,867 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20268 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ipswich Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

Notice Documents

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