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Microsoft Azure Service and Cloud Enrollment

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Chelmsford City Council, focused on acquiring Microsoft Azure Service and Cloud Enrolment solutions under the industry category of Software package and information systems. This process was carried out through a call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services framework, without prior publication of competition, to select a supplier. The procurement, labelled as a goods category, was completed with Phoenix Software Limited being awarded the contract on 1st October 2025, valued at £310,000. The contract is deemed active, and the related activities will primarily be conducted within the UKH3 region.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for enterprises specialising in IT services and software solutions. Businesses with expertise in Microsoft Cloud services would have been particularly well-suited for this procurement process. The requirement for specific software solutions can serve as a platform for suppliers to showcase their proficiency and strengthen their position within the public sector procurement landscape, potentially leading to more governmental collaborations and exposure to further opportunities.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Service and Cloud Enrollment

Notice Description

A call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services framework for the provision of Microsoft Server and Cloud Enrolement (Azure).

Lot Information

Lot 1

A call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services framework for the provision of Microsoft Server and Cloud Enrolement (Azure).

Procurement Information

This was awarded via a call-off from the KCS Software Products and associated services framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ade2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064587-2025
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
£310,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1245606774

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
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
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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