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Microsoft Extended Support

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:22

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microsoft Extended Support" was conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in central government. The contract focuses on providing Microsoft Extended Support Licences within the software package and information systems industry. This procurement, categorised under "goods," was completed through a direct method below the threshold without competition. The award was given to Phoenix Software Limited, with the contract active from 18th November 2025 to 17th November 2026. The contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the company’s location in Chester, UKD63. The procurement stage culminated in November 2025, with the contract being signed on 14th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those able to provide software licences and support solutions. The direct award method implies a certain level of pre-established trust or requirement specificity, making it suitable for large-scale suppliers like Phoenix Software Limited, but it also suggests potential for SMEs to explore similar niches in future procurements. With the contract duration spanning a full year, businesses engaged in software and IT infrastructure management could benefit from exploring future opportunities within health sector contracts. The focus on Microsoft support services further encourages businesses with specific expertise in Microsoft ecosystems to align their offerings with organisational needs in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Extended Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Extended Support Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074090-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£17,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£17,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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