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WCC - Schools EES License Agreement Tender

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "WCC - Schools EES License Agreement Tender" under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV 48000000). The selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, aiming to provide a Microsoft EES agreement plan. The total contract value is £530,000, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. This tender primarily focuses on services and was designed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement stage reached its conclusion with an active award issued on 7th February 2025, and the award notice was published on 10th February 2025.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software products and associated services, especially SMEs. Phoenix Software Ltd, a small enterprise, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that SMEs with capabilities in providing Microsoft software solutions can compete effectively. Businesses with expertise in IT services and software packages can find ample opportunities in participating in similar framework agreements to expand their client base and revenue through public sector contracts like this. This contract reflects a trend where specialised SMEs are encouraged to partake in public procurement processes, leveraging their agility and niche expertise.

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Notice Title

WCC - Schools EES License Agreement Tender

Notice Description

Further competition, conducted under Framework - Y23065 SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES. The provision of Microsoft EES agreement plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2aef75e-5c3a-4491-a9ec-9c42e53e6baf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67cc8fe2-57a4-489a-92dd-659af4aefd50
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
SME

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
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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