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Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 12:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement, valued at £6,394,138.09, awarded to Phoenix Software Limited. The contract, initiated as a tender, is governed under the ESPO framework agreement Ref:RM6098, specifically Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TEPAS 2) Lot 3 Software and Associated Services, with procurement method marked as selective through a call-off procedure. The buyer, Kirklees Council, is located in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The contract spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a possible extension of twelve months. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, which falls under the category of software packages and information systems.

This tender showcases significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software and information systems, particularly those capable of handling large-scale agreements like an enterprise subscription. The completion of the process demonstrates Kirklees Council's commitment to working with vendors that can support their strategic digital needs. While the award provides direct growth potential for Phoenix Software Limited, the structure, including the ESPO framework, encourages other businesses with similar capabilities, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in future procurements under the same framework. Businesses able to fulfil such lucrative contracts in competitive frameworks like ESPO are well-positioned for growth and expansion within the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement

Notice Description

Kirklees Council has appointed a provider to supply a Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement. The contract will be for a period of three years commencing 01 January 2026 and expiring 31 December 2028 with an option to extend for a further period of twelve months to accommodate the potential deferral of the E5 ramp. This procurement was undertaken as a further competition under the ESPO framework agreement Ref:RM6098; Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TEPAS 2) Lot 3 Software and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc51c4d-50db-40dc-af79-86c0d0309f10
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£6,394,138 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,394,138 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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