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GB-Sheffield: Provision of Microsoft Software 2023-2026

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Software for the period from 2023 to 2026. This £3.5 million contract, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, covers essential software packages and information systems, including Teams, Outlook, and Azure cloud services, crucial for the Bank's daily operations. The process was run as a mini-competition under the Technology Products Framework by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2026, and no extensions permitted. The procurement falls under the services category as per the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 48000000 and encompasses delivery to regions such as the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those adept in providing and managing Microsoft cloud services. Companies experienced with large-scale software deployments and those capable of delivering additional Business As Usual (BAU) products can benefit from contracts of this nature. Although the project was conducted through a mini-competition framework, businesses that have not yet engaged with frameworks like the Technology Products Framework might consider exploring these avenues to position themselves for similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Provision of Microsoft Software 2023-2026

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 January 2026 for the following reason: Value increased to allow for additional BAU products required(Provision of Microsoft Software 2023-2026. Microsoft products support all of our 'Business as Usual' activity through services such as Teams, Outlook, OneDrive in addition to providing the underlying operating systems that these services rely on and Cloud services delivered through Microsoft's Azure cloud services. This was run as a mini competition by CCS under NFC160 from the Technology Products Framework. Three year contract to reflect the duration of the Microsoft agreement, and no permitted extensions.) Additional information: This was run as a mini competition by CCS under NFC160 from the Technology Products Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43b50e04-28e6-4443-8743-ee2a27cc5fab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbd74c1-6be4-4c10-9f11-04759f5836a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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