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Microsoft 365 Licences - CPA/SPU/2552F - AWARD

CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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11 Jun 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract for Microsoft 365 licences has been awarded by the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, located in Cheshire, United Kingdom. This service belongs to the industry category of software package and information systems, with the CPV code 48000000. The contract has entered the award stage, and the awarding date was 13 February 2025. As per the tender’s timeline, the contract period will begin on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service operated as the buyer, finalising the award with Specialist Computer Centres as the supplier. While the award notice was published on 11 June 2025, the tender period officially ended on 1 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those involved in delivering Microsoft products. Despite the suitability criteria indicating that this tender may not be ideal for SMEs or VCSEs, it invites larger enterprises focusing on robust IT service provision to participate in similar future procurements. Companies tailored to providing comprehensive IT solutions, especially with a strong capability in software licensing and information systems, will find significant growth prospects through such collaborations with public service organisations, exemplified by tallies such as Microsoft's enterprise-focused offerings.

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Notice Title

Microsoft 365 Licences - CPA/SPU/2552F - AWARD

Notice Description

Microsoft 365 Licences (ESA 66060820)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26687e4e-fc2f-488a-bd23-79f1cd08789e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e43748b-47c5-4bce-ac80-ae74b6ba9a05
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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