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Microsoft Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has completed a direct award process for Microsoft Licences, specifically Office 365 E1 and E3 subscriptions, to Phoenix Software Limited via the KCS Framework. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is classified using the CPV code 48000000. The contract is valued at £172,462.35 (excluding VAT) and spans from 1st August 2022 to 5th November 2025. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and key updates include multiple variations to accommodate increasing licence requirements as noted by the latest update on 22nd January 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the software and IT services industry, particularly those experienced with delivering software packages on a large scale. The increased demand for licences underscores the growing reliance on digital tools, offering sustained business growth potential for suppliers capable of providing robust software solutions tailored to public sector requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly beneficial as the suitability criteria highlight preferences towards such entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This requirement is for Office 365 Licences that are E1 and E3 Subscriptions and this is a Direct Award to Phoenix Software Ltd via KCS Framework Variation 001,002,003 has been conducted to cover the increase of licences. Variation 004 has been conducted to cover the increase of licences and as a result of this the overall contract value is PS172,462.35 exc. VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33ed53c-4af8-45ad-b3ea-acabb87a9b25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£172,462 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,462 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 5 Nov 2025 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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