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Award of contract for Microsoft Licencing

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 15:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has awarded a contract for Microsoft licensing, valued at £2,010,000, covering a period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. This contract pertains to the industry category of software package and information systems and involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract encompasses delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage is documented as complete, with the procurement process having been initiated as a tender. Peter Hughes is the contact person from the council, located in Blackburn, England.

The awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software licences, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale contracts like this one. While this contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale company, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this type of procurement process, despite the absence of specific opportunities for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in contracts with local government authorities such as Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council could enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector, paving the way for further opportunities in the software and information systems industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Microsoft Licencing

Notice Description

Award of contract for Microsoft licences for the Council for a 3 year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c259f25-f8c7-4e97-98f9-53f5a6358521
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61350495-c694-4857-89af-d211324a6f01
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
Large

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
£2,010,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,010,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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