Award

AT1424 - Microsoft Licensing - Additional Year

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

21 May 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed an award for the tender titled "AT1424 - Microsoft Licensing - Additional Year," falling under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement, managed under the Direct Award method via Commercial Services from Kent County Council, is valued at £1,440,000. The procurement process concluded in the award stage on 21st May 2026. The contract will start on 1st July 2027 and end on 30th June 2028, serving multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and other listed territories. This contract is classified under CPV codes related to IT services, and Phoenix Software Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT solutions and software licensing due to its substantial contract value and wide geographical scope. Firms with expertise in software package implementation and support, as well as possessing the capability to handle large-scale projects for governmental bodies, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. As a direct award, it highlights the importance of strategic relationships with public sector entities, particularly in procuring essential software services, potentially leading to further opportunities within Luton Council and beyond.

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Notice Title

AT1424 - Microsoft Licensing - Additional Year

Notice Description

DIRECT AWARD via Commercial Services (trading function of Kent County Council) reference: Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services. The requirement is for Microsoft Licensing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a4647c-1e75-4ecc-8746-b53212c06622
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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