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Microsoft Licensing, Azure Hosting & Third Party Licensing

The Charity Commission For England And Wales

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16 Jun 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microsoft Licensing, Azure Hosting & Third Party Licensing" conducted by The Charity Commission For England And Wales has reached the award stage. The tender focuses on IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and falls under the CPV code 72000000. This selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement and covers services across the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £5,396,600 GBP, was announced on 16 June 2025, and runs from 1 July 2025 through to 30 June 2028, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but excludes social enterprises or voluntary entities.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering IT solutions and services aligned with Microsoft licensing and Azure platforms. With the involvement in a major contract with a high-profile government organisation like The Charity Commission For England And Wales, companies can enhance their portfolio and establish robust footholds in public sector IT services. Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, has been successful in securing this contract, demonstrating that established firms with specialised expertise stand to benefit. SMEs with related competencies should look to leverage such opportunities to build partnerships or position themselves for future framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing, Azure Hosting & Third Party Licensing

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Software Licensing and Azure Services plus optional third-party licences. The contract includes a 12 month extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef40ab25-a191-42c6-b80b-45a28e4ca5ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6292884-86c5-43c4-8983-88053fe74fbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£7,187,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,396,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 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
The Charity Commission For England And Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7YX
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

Notice Documents

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