Award

To renew existing Microsoft M365 licences for the schools within St Helens Council - including Halton Borough Council requirements

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for renewing existing Microsoft M365 licences for schools within St Helens Council, including the requirements for Halton Borough Council, has been completed. This process, managed by St. Helens Council, was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The award reached the "award" stage on 29th October 2025, with Phoenix Software Limited securing the contract. The tender falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category with an estimated value of £300,000. The contract period will run from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, and the procurement was primarily focused on goods. Delivered within the United Kingdom, this tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses operating in this sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in software package and information system solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find the tender particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive IT solutions and those capable of delivering within the contract period are well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement's focus on renewing Microsoft licences highlights the importance of IT expertise, potentially benefiting businesses that can offer efficient, scalable, and innovative software solutions. Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale operation, has been awarded this contract, indicating that the procurement process values both capacity and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To renew existing Microsoft M365 licences for the schools within St Helens Council - including Halton Borough Council requirements

Notice Description

To renew existing Microsoft M365 licences for the schools within St Helens Council - including Halton Borough Council requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c29c81e9-ccda-4ae1-9c09-34ff9f5914a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04f7709-3964-42dc-850a-a5817e0ff37f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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