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Microsoft Academic Licencing

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Microsoft Academic Licencing" project, led by Rochdale Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This tender involves IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement, described by the buyer, was intended for the provision of Microsoft academic licenses for schools in the Rochdale area, with the contract expected to be active from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028. The procurement method was a limited process without prior publication, primarily due to the niche market held by the supplier, Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale business located in York, UK. The total contract value amounts to £228,400.44, and the contract was signed on 15th July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for similar businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software and academic licensing solutions, to explore future partnerships or subcontracting opportunities with organisations like Rochdale Borough Council. Companies offering niche market solutions in the educational domain could particularly benefit, as this project exemplifies the strategic partnerships regional authorities are forming with specialised resellers. The procurement process not requiring a call for competition underscores the importance of establishing a direct channel of engagement with buying authorities for unique service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Academic Licencing

Notice Description

3-Year contract for the provision of Microsoft academic licenses for school's buying into the shared service supplying access to Microsoft academic licensing and for Education support services at Rochdale Borough Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Microsoft academic licenses for school's buying into the shared service supplying access to Microsoft academic licensing and for Education support services at Rochdale Borough Council. 3-Year Contract.

Procurement Information

Phoenix are a reseller of Microsoft Licencing Products - niche market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039852-2025
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
Large

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
£228,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
PHILIP STEPHENS
Contact Email
philip.stephens@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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