DN805202 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement_26

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has successfully awarded a contract for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement under the ICT Services Software Framework DN757985, titled "DN805202 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement_26". This procurement, which falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, is valued at £12,000,000. The contract period spans from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, and the delivery location is within England, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 3 June 2026 to Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale supplier. This competitive process was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, allowing a diverse range of businesses to participate.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the software and ICT industries. Companies that provide robust software solutions and are capable of meeting large-scale contractual requirements are well-suited to benefit from such frameworks in future procurement processes. Additionally, the focus on SMEs and VCSEs indicates Liverpool City Council's commitment to inclusive procurement practices, which may encourage smaller enterprises to engage in similar tenders, fostering diverse participation and growth within the market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DN805202 Further Competition under ICT Services Software Framework DN757985; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement_26

Notice Description

The provision of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for a period of three years commencing on 1 July 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62707d75-6a8f-4fd5-b7c1-1b9f921dfeb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee79a5f-a6e5-4991-ac68-f4e8ab3abc32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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