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BizTalk Server Licences

DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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14 Oct 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Durham Constabulary has completed a public procurement process for the provision of BizTalk Server licences, a communications server software package, by Phoenix Software Limited. The procurement, part of a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, addresses the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified by ICT 361, reached its conclusion with a contract award date of 12th September 2025 and will run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The procurement falls under the 'goods' main procurement category and involved a total value of £110,741.76.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology sector specialising in server software solutions. Companies well-suited for similar tenders include established firms capable of providing comprehensive software licensing solutions, particularly those with the capacity to enter framework agreements. The selective procurement method implies competition among prequalified suppliers, making it imperative for businesses to strategically position themselves on relevant frameworks to enhance their chances of securing similar contracts in future.

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Notice Title

BizTalk Server Licences

Notice Description

BizTalk Server licenses are based on a Per-Core model, where you purchase licenses for the physical or virtual cores of the server running BizTalk Server, with a minimum requirement of four core licenses per processor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f43d5375-2271-4165-aeca-66adf3bca82b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d2e03a-f79f-4c95-873a-538bfe61449b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219700 - Communications server software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,741 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,741 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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