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Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Licenses, Unified Support and Associated Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council, operating in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Enterprise Licenses, Unified Support, and associated services. This tender, classified under the industry category of Software Packages and Information Systems, was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached its award stage with Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Yorkshire, securing the contract valued at £19,423,934.07. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, and this procurement holds potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Key dates include the tender period ending on 17 December 2025 and the announcement of the award published on 31 March 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the software and information systems sector, especially those providing comprehensive IT solutions and services. Companies that specialize in Microsoft software offerings and Azure services will find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs in the IT sector can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and visibility by associating with a prominent public organisation like Birmingham City Council. The pre-existing framework agreement roots make the procurement process efficient, allowing businesses familiar with such frameworks to capitalise on streamlined engagement and delivery mechanisms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Licenses, Unified Support and Associated Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Microsoft Enterprise licensing, Azure services and associated support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bcdde89-1ae5-4b92-ac32-ba1ec6455da1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061ab099-4dd6-4fac-a878-d2886e1ac0f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£19,423,934 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,423,934 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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