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Microsoft Enterprise and M365 licences

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council, located in Bracknell, England, has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Microsoft Enterprise and M365 licences." This initiative falls under the IT services industry category and involves services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support for the council’s systems and devices. The procurement was carried out via a direct award method, with Phoenix Software Ltd chosen as the supplier. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 1,824,584.94, is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2029. The award stage was documented as active, with publication dated 1st May 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering tailored solutions for government and large organisational IT needs. Companies that can provide robust cybersecurity measures and scalable IT infrastructure solutions could find themselves well-suited for similar future opportunities. Notably, the procurement highlights inclusivity for SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting Bracknell Forest Borough Council’s commitment to engaging a diverse range of business suppliers.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise and M365 licences

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise and M365 licences which support the current Electronic Document and Records Management system (EDRMS), Intranet site, M365 applications, Teams telephony and provide underpinning security on endpoint devices (laptops, corporate mobile phones and those under BYOD) as well as security and compliance packages (SCP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c375a08-a2de-44db-8ec6-dcf9a1fc9f1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a189d0a9-0ba7-4cdd-8832-21f448216ec9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,824,584 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,824,584 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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