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Microsoft ESA & SCE Renewal

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microsoft ESA & SCE Renewal" contract has been successfully completed by Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This opportunity was categorised under the industry section of "Software package and information systems," with a total value of £7,216,224.70. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive environment. The contract, initially tendered with an end date for submissions on 6th August 2025, is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, covering all Microsoft M365 Tenants of the council.

The tender offers substantial business growth potential within the IT sector, primarily benefitting companies specialising in software solutions and IT services. Despite the contract being awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, businesses with expertise in software package provision have excellent prospects in similar upcoming tenders. However, this opportunity was not suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As procurement processes like these continue to arise, companies of a larger scale are well-positioned to leverage their capabilities for similar engagements in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft ESA & SCE Renewal

Notice Description

Microsoft ESA & SCE Renewal All Cumberland Council Microsoft M365 Tenants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d91d283c-30f7-4008-b0ac-b0c7ab725f17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7993c360-9d95-4c06-b8eb-ac9b6e2cd051
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£7,216,224 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,216,224 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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