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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for a "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" under the CPV category 72000000, which covers IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract, valued at £3,443,188.71, was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited and involves the provision of Microsoft Enterprise Software Licences. The procurement process was completed using a direct award without prior publication, facilitated through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework (SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411). The contract was signed on 3rd March 2025, with delivery to be made in the UKD71 region, specifically Widnes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and enterprise solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in delivering similar services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially given the trend towards using established frameworks for expedited procurement. Winning such contracts can lead to long-term partnerships with regional authorities, opening further opportunities for growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Software Licences

Procurement Information

The Procurement was Awarded via a Direct Award through a compliant Framework Provision - NHS Shared Business Services (SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) Link: IT Solutions 2 (Digital Workplace Solutions)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05006c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014228-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,443,188 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pauline Lowe
Contact Email
pauline.lowe@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1515118369

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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