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Microsoft Enterprise subscription agreement

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2026 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microsoft Enterprise subscription agreement" was managed by Ipswich Borough Council, located in Ipswich, England. This contract pertains to the "Software package and information systems" industry category, focusing on the East of England. Completed in the award stage on 1st February 2026, with a contract starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, this project was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £874,867.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria favoured such companies. Winning contracts with public sector bodies like Ipswich Borough Council can lead to long-term business growth and enhanced visibility within the public sector. Companies with a robust track record in providing enterprise software solutions would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities to fulfil this procurement need.

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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
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All Stages
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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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
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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