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Microsoft Licensing

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has successfully completed a tender process titled "Microsoft Licensing" under the industry category of License Management Software Package (CPV code: 48218000). The procurement is valued at approximately £4.92 million. This procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 20 January 2025 and concluding on 19 January 2028. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The awarded supplier is Phoenix Software Ltd.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale businesses experienced in software licensing and management. Smaller businesses and voluntary or community sector organisations may find this tender less suitable due to the scale and specifications outlined. Companies with proven expertise in managing Microsoft Products can leverage this contract to establish a productive partnership with Southampton City Council, benefiting from a long-term contract within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

SCC requires a company to act as our licensing partner for all Microsoft Products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66267aa1-a6fd-457a-a2e9-10030ca69caf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0123a401-566f-4ce1-9ab5-586c4ef96d91
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,915,932 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,915,932 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2028 2-3 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Cooper
Contact Email
lauren.cooper@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 8083 3936

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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