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MS Licences

THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "MS Licences," focussed on the provision of industry-specific software packages, specifically within the CPV classification 48100000. This tender, valued at £1,770,993, was conducted using a selective procurement method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was concluded with the award made on 18th February 2025, and the contract will span from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2028. The services will be delivered in the East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses well-versed in providing industry-specific software solutions, particularly those involved in delivering business transaction and personal business software packages. Although the procurement was not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities to fulfil large-scale government contracts such as this stand to gain through long-term engagement and association with public sector clients. The awarded supplier for this contract is Phoenix Software Ltd, showcasing a successful procurement engagement through a competitive yet strategic call-off framework.

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Notice Title

MS Licences

Notice Description

Provision of MS licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d1ae968-fd32-4e0d-acfe-56b1cddd60f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3586fa9d-1240-4cf7-bcef-e208e07b74e1
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,770,993 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,770,993 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 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
THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vanessa John
Contact Email
vanessa.john@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652652

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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