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YPO 001335 - MS Azure Licences for YPO

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) has completed the award stage for the contract titled "YPO 001335 - MS Azure Licences for YPO" in the IT services industry category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract involves the procurement of MS Azure licences, utilised by various departments within YPO, through a direct award call-off from the YPO Framework 001126. The procurement method was selective, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. Phoenix Software Limited has been appointed as the supplier, with the contract award active as of 24 March 2026, and the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2032. Services will be delivered across Yorkshire and the Humber, with an estimated contract value of £1,200,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cloud computing services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft Azure. The procurement suitability extends to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal opportunity for organisations within these categories to expand their client base and showcase their capabilities in framework agreements. Engaging in this contract could potentially enhance their portfolio within the sector, especially for companies aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO 001335 - MS Azure Licences for YPO

Notice Description

Contract for MS Azure licences, which is MS cloud computing platform, used for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centres. This is used by multiple departments within YPO. This is a direct award call-off from YPO Framework: 001126 Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions, Lot 1 - Cloud Hosting Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ab50a0c-a50b-43f5-9020-2093920fe032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ab2818-8646-4df7-87f1-aa3ba295c8d1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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