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DA from the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510 FW for the Microsoft CSP License and Subscriptions contract

STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has issued an award for a Microsoft CSP License and Subscriptions contract in collaboration with Darlington Borough Council. The procurement process follows a call-off from a framework agreement, classified under information technology services (CPV code: 72222300), ensuring the alignment with proprietary Microsoft licences. The awarded contract comprises various licences and services, tailored for academia, including integration for Teams Telephony, call centre provision, and essential security measures such as Azure Firewall and antivirus solutions. The contract spans from 23 June 2026 to 22 June 2027, valued at £216,000. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, indicating completion, and is focused within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

Business entities positioned to benefit most from this contract include established IT service providers adept at managing proprietary licensing and integration with Microsoft products. Given the direct award nature of the procurement, it favours companies that offer complementary services or support for Microsoft systems within the academic and governmental sectors. This tender creates growth avenues for businesses specialising in cloud solutions, data centre connectivity, and IT security infrastructure, although it does not specifically accommodate SMEs or VCSEs. Companies able to manage high-value contracts and deliver service continuity aligned with existing support arrangements are ideal contenders. Phoenix Software Limited has been designated as the supplier, highlighting potential collaborative opportunities for similar large-scale providers in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA from the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510 FW for the Microsoft CSP License and Subscriptions contract

Notice Description

Microsoft licences are proprietary products governed by standard commercial terms established by Microsoft. Although several authorised licensing partners are available, these suppliers do not offer alternative products and possess limited flexibility regarding pricing or licence conditions. Consequently, conducting a competitive tender would not result in substantial market competition or enhanced value for money. Proceeding with the proposed direct award ensures service continuity, mitigates operational risk, and utilises existing licensing and support arrangements. This contract covers multiple licences and services, including academic alternative licences (A5) for eligible users, network bridging between our data centre and Microsoft Azure for Teams Telephony and call centre integration, and security measures such as Azure Firewall. Additionally, the security provision encompasses the antivirus solution for all our servers. It also includes costs for a Microsoft Fabric instance used with Power BI for analytics. Essentially, CSP is a subscription to Microsoft services. This procurement was carried out on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Darlington Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-623536cc-eee1-4223-8599-005678ca2c80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca56a43-2fa4-445a-b0ef-4005ccfde2ba
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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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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