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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed the procurement process for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement under a three-year contract. This procurement falls within the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is classified under CPV code 48000000. The contract, which was finalised on 3rd March 2025, utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the scope of application of the directive. Awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, the contract is valued at £965,945.52, and covers delivery across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in enterprise software solutions, particularly those with the capability to manage large-scale software agreements and provide comprehensive IT support. Businesses like Phoenix Software Ltd, which is a large-scale supplier headquartered in York, are exceptionally well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on the quality of social value and cost as award criteria makes this procurement framework advantageous for businesses that can balance competitive pricing with substantial social impact, thereby enhancing their market reputation and expanding their client base within the public sector.

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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-04fe74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013527-2025
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
8 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
Not specified

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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