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TC718 Microsoft Products and Services

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has completed a public procurement process for "TC718 Microsoft Products and Services," focusing on computer equipment and supplies. This was a limited procurement method, where the award procedure did not require prior publication of a call for competition, conducted under the Crown Commercial Services Framework. The contract, valued at £31,900,000, was signed with Phoenix Software Ltd and pertains to the delivery of goods within the UK region of UKD3. Although the procurement stage has reached completion as of 28th April 2026, it represents a significant investment in technology products and services.

The procurement process was tailored towards high-quality suppliers specialising in software resale. Business growth opportunities exist for large-scale suppliers able to deliver quality, social value, and environmentally friendly solutions, contributing to areas such as zero carbon initiatives. With quality and price as the primary award criteria, this tender was particularly suited for companies demonstrating excellence in delivering innovative software solutions. The completed contract underlines Manchester City Council's commitment to advanced technological services, offering further opportunities for enterprises looking to work within government frameworks and expand their reach in the public sector.

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Notice Title

TC718 Microsoft Products and Services

Notice Description

Microsoft Products and Services - Reseller Contract

Procurement Information

Further competition run under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038650-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,900,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 years 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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