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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licences

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 21:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Wirral Borough Council involves the award of a contract for "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licences," classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, in England, United Kingdom. The procurement, completed through an open procedure, falls within the 'goods' category and was part of the Aggregated Further competition NFC193, under the Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (RM6098) Lot 3: Software. The tender concluded on 2nd February 2026, with the contract starting from 1st April 2026 and expected to run until 31st March 2029. An award notice was published on 9th March 2026, marking the active status award date as 23rd February 2026, issued to SoftwareONE UK Ltd for a value amounting to £7,050,000.

This procurement process presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for large enterprises specialising in IT services and software solutions. The tender's focus on Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licences implies strong growth prospects for companies experienced in managing large-scale software agreements and providing IT consultancy or support services. As the contract runs for an extended period of three years, it offers substantial project continuity and financial stability, making it an ideal engagement for firms looking to solidify their position within the IT sector and expand their market reach in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licences

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licences Additional information: Award via Aggregated Further competition - NFC193 - Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (RM6098) Lot 3: Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8f943d0-0555-4aa4-b0e1-8290a0800306
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd68a91-6c36-49b7-a821-e0d7d682da5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£7,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWAREONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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