Award

Phoenix Microsoft Licenses

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2025 at 13:24

TenderUpdate

21 Feb 2025 at 17:11

TenderUpdate

21 Feb 2025 at 16:48

Award

21 Feb 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Phoenix Microsoft Licenses" for the provision of various Microsoft licenses, such as Microsoft 365 and other necessary software licenses for all their staff. The procurement process falls under the industry category of license management software package (CPV code: 48218000), and it is classified as a goods procurement. The procurement was awarded through a framework agreement as a direct award (Procurement Services). The location for this contract is Chelmsford, United Kingdom, and the process is currently at the contract award stage. The contract was initially signed on 19 December 2024 and has been amended to conclude on 29 February 2028. The total value of the procurement, excluding VAT, was recently adjusted to £1,452,673.44.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in delivering software solutions, particularly those dealing with license management and Microsoft products. Businesses specialising in IT infrastructure support and hybrid working models will find this contract particularly compatible with their services. The procurement, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, which is a large-scale supplier based in York, suggests that firms with the capability to provide comprehensive and reliable Microsoft licensing solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This award underscores the importance of matching quality criteria to specific requirements and ensuring compliance with framework terms and conditions.

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Notice Title

Phoenix Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

Awarded through Framework - Direct award (Procurement Services) Chelmsford City Council need a supplier to provide all Microsoft licenses for all staff. This includes 365 and other licenses that Microsoft offer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Chelmsford City Council (CCC) seeks to purchase Microsoft Office licenses, including Dynamics 365, infrastructure licensing and telephony licensing, to enhance productivity, improve collaboration, and streamline business processes. The licenses should comply with CCC's existing IT infrastructure and support hybrid working models. The licenses cover the whole CCC estate to enable them to complete their day-to-day working. Without the licences, the organisation will not have access to any Microsoft software.

Options: 2 x 1 year optional extensions

Procurement Information

Direct Award through Procurement Services framework, using framework T's and C's.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e75a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007076-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,540,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Glasson
Contact Email
ben.glasson@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1245606776

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 7DW
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Great Baddow East
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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