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*AWARDED CONTRACT* Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, Volume Licensing

O F W A T

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16 May 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

O F W A T, the contracting authority based in Birmingham, England, has completed an awarded contract for the provision of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and licences under the CCS Framework Agreement RM6068. This procurement, classified under the CPV scheme for Software package and information systems, follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at over £1.6 million, was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited on 9th May 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st June 2025 and running until 31st May 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for entities specialising in software services and volume licensing. Small and medium-sized enterprises capable of leveraging their expertise in software agreements may find similar future tenders promising, as this contract highlights the demand within public sector organisations for licensed enterprise software solutions. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and comprehensive support within established frameworks will be well-positioned to pursue similar public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

*AWARDED CONTRACT* Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, Volume Licensing

Notice Description

*AWARDED CONTRACT - This is not a contract opportunity* Call-off contract from CCS Framework Agreement RM6068, following further competition. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7046cf64-ed77-497d-aeef-8d1e1dc165f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e18b08-b975-4eef-9b97-236e135ff78a
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
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
£1,623,522 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£542,674 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
Not specified

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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