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ICT - Microsoft Licences (Microsoft Enterprise Agreement) via CCS Microsoft Aggregation NFC157

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 09:06

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06 Nov 2025 at 10:25

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12 Jul 2023 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under review involves the Isle of Wight Council, located at County Hall, High Street, Newport, England. The tender titled "ICT - Microsoft Licences (Microsoft Enterprise Agreement)" was conducted via the Crown Commercial Services Microsoft Aggregation NFC157 for a period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2026, initially for three years with a possible one-year extension under exceptional circumstances. The industry category is "Software package and information systems," focusing on the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has progressed to the award stage as of 18th November 2025, with a total value now updated to £1,707,052.22 due to the addition of AI licences.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, which qualifies as an SME, reflecting a potentially advantageous opportunity for other similar sized firms to engage with public sector clients. Companies with expertise in IT software packages and those accustomed to navigating aggregated procurement routes via entities like the Crown Commercial Services could find substantial growth potential through involvement in such government contracts.

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Notice Title

ICT - Microsoft Licences (Microsoft Enterprise Agreement) via CCS Microsoft Aggregation NFC157

Notice Description

Procurement of the Microsoft licences used by the Isle of Wight Council under a three-year agreement. Via CCS Microsoft Aggregation via RM6068 Lot 3 ref NFC157.\r \r Please note that although the CCS Microsoft Aggregation further competition was carried out on a 3+1 year basis, it is the intention of the Isle of Wight Council to contract for the initial three year term only. The costs as set out reflect the three year term only. The contract will therefore expire on 30 June 2026. Additional information: The procurement was undertaken via an Aggregated Route by Crown Commercial Services - NFC157. There is the option for a 12 month extension under the aggregation process, however it is noted that (a) extension is for exceptional circumstances; and (b) it is the Isle of Wight Council's intention to contract for the initial three year term only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba1f532-7084-4b2e-a80e-dce1b2069f15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0733ebeb-20db-4c72-a0aa-6127cd886d9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£1,594,562 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,301,614 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Chandler
Contact Email
lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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