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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 26-29

STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 26-29 has culminated successfully, with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council spearheading the initiative alongside Darlington Borough Council. This agreement focuses on providing information technology services through the Microsoft 365 Office Productivity Suite, encompassing essential applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510 Framework developed in consultation with Phoenix and Microsoft. The contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom with a total value of £4,772,264.25.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in information technology services. Given the scale and duration of the contract, large organisations like Phoenix Software Ltd, the awarded supplier, will thrive, availing the robust capabilities offered by the Microsoft 365 suite. While this agreement has already been awarded, businesses capable of delivering complex IT solutions and possessing significant operational capacity are well-suited for future tenders of similar nature managed by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council or related frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 26-29

Notice Description

This contract pertains to the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for the period from 2026 to 2029. It grants access to the Microsoft 365 Office Productivity Suite, which includes core applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, in addition to comprehensive productivity and security features that facilitate effective working and collaboration across both authorities. Procurement has been conducted via the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510 Framework, an approved pathway established in consultation with Phoenix and Microsoft. This contract is on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Darlington Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-556ff601-a32a-4116-ad88-8806997d0735
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bfdcf4b-50ea-42db-b151-445b2f576116
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,772,264 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,772,264 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 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
STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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