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Provision of Microsoft Licencing

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2019 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Essex County Council seeking the provision of Microsoft licensing, specifically for Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, within the software package and information systems industry category. This contract, valued at £5,746,342.58, operates under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract officially starting on December 1, 2019, and concluding on December 31, 2022. The service delivery is expected to take place in the East of England region, with the tender period having ended on November 1, 2019.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and technology services, especially larger companies with the capability to manage large contracts. Businesses with expertise in Microsoft products, enterprise software, and IT services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The involvement of Phoenix Software Limited as the awarded supplier indicates a path for other firms to follow, especially those looking to engage with local government entities in the technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Licencing

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Agreements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d210d54-30cf-45b1-a0fc-17408908ff79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d9b6f5-d29b-439c-815d-f3e019755b5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£5,746,342 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,746,342 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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