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Provision of Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreement & Unified Support

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2024 at 08:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreement & Unified Support. The contract, worth £12,611,811.68 GBP, falls under the services category and was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2026, with the award date being 1st November 2023.

This public procurement opportunity may be suitable for businesses providing software packages and information systems services. Businesses in the software industry, especially those experienced in providing volume licensing agreements and support services, are well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded by Essex County Council, signifies a significant opportunity for growth through the provision of specialised services to a public sector organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreement & Unified Support

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreement & Unified Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52464d2e-4659-47e0-aed5-393e9ad851f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc02e684-077e-4418-9249-123609898a75
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
£12,611,811 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,611,811 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 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
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 1QH
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
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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