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North Northamptonshire Council - Microsoft Licence Agreement

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council has concluded its procurement process for a Microsoft Licence Agreement, which falls under the industry category of license management software. This contract, valued at £2,732,478, covers the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contracting authority awarding the contract to Phoenix Software Limited on 22 July 2025. The agreement, which is a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework, is set to commence on 1 September 2025 and will run until 31 August 2028. The procurement was conducted selectively among suppliers listed under Lot 3: Software and Associated Services, and was concluded with the effective tender period ending on 19 May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software provision, particularly those specialising in large-scale license management. Companies that have prior experience with public sector framework agreements and those that are familiar with the aggregation processes through Crown Commercial Services will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The opportunity was notably open to SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a supportive environment for a diverse range of businesses. Such procurements enable firms to expand their market presence with public sector partners by demonstrating compliance with rigorous standards and securing substantial contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Microsoft Licence Agreement

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers for the provision of Microsoft Licenses under an Enterprise Agreement and inviting quotes through an aggregation process via Lot 3: Software and Associated Services of Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) - NFC190 Microsoft Aggregation. This opportunity is only open to Suppliers named on Lot 3: Software and Associated Services of Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dcba7fa-273a-4004-8229-8f3e9145ec02
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,732,478 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,732,478 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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