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Provision of a Software Licensing and Associated Services Contract

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 12:45

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of a Software Licensing and Associated Services Contract" in the IT services category, valued at £3,500,000. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, finalising at the award stage with the contract being awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd. The contract runs from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, spanning multiple regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and other regions across England. The tender was initiated to secure services such as software licensing, renewals, and associated consultancy, aiming to enhance digital capabilities across specified regions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated suitability for such contracts, given the non-exclusive nature and broad service requirements. As this procurement has successfully been awarded, businesses seeking similar future opportunities could benefit from refining their offerings in IT services and establishing partnerships with local councils like Warrington Borough Council for potential growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Software Licensing and Associated Services Contract

Notice Description

A non-exclusive arrangement for the provision of a software licensing and associated services, including sourcing and supply, renewals, and associated support and consultancy services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4dc684e-2f1b-4772-88b6-3c17b1a31904
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c698b175-489d-451c-a86c-764e683118b1
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Lung
Contact Email
john.lung@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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