Award

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Apr 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025". This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is located in the region of UKD44, covering the area around Lancaster. The procurement stage has advanced to the "Award" phase, with the contract being signed on 3rd March 2025. The procurement was conducted via a limited method, specifically through the Crown Commercial Services' RM6068 Lot 3 using NFC180, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the procurement falling outside the scope of the directive.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software and information systems that are capable of servicing large-scale contracts. The awarded supplier, Phoenix Software Ltd, which is a large-scale business, reflects the level of capability required to meet the needs of Lancaster City Council under the three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. Companies in the sector that can offer competitive pricing and enhanced quality, as evidenced by the award criteria, would find such tenders well-suited to their portfolio. This opportunity highlights the importance of being able to navigate and utilise procurement services like those offered by Crown Commercial Services.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025

Notice Description

Procurement of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for Lancaster City Council under a three year agreement via CCS RM6068 Lot 3 using NFC180

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for Lancaster City Council under a three year agreement via CCS RM6068 Lot 3 using NFC180

Procurement Information

The procurement was undertaken via an Aggregated Route by Crown Commercial Services - NFC180

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012750-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£965,945 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Shaun Crossman
Contact Email
scrossman@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582133

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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