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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028," which falls under the ICT industry category and the provision of general public services. This procurement, finalised on 26 February 2025, engages Phoenix Software as the supplier and is aimed at enhancing Microsoft licenses and support for council-wide use, including Server Cloud Enrolment, Enrolment for Education, Dynamics, and Centre of Excellence licenses, as well as Azure consumption. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract's delivery is located in the UKM84 region, specifically North Lanarkshire.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive licensing and support services. Large-scale enterprises with offerings in Microsoft product suites and associated services will find this procurement process favourable. Additionally, businesses looking to expand into the public sector or establish a foothold in educational and governmental software support could benefit greatly. The aggregated procurement facilitated by Crown Commercial Services ensures broad participation and the value addition of £10.883 million provides substantial business potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) facilitates council-wide provision of Microsoft Licenses and support. It includes Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE), Enrolment for Education (EES), Dynamics and Centre of Excellence licenses and Azure consumption.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Licenses contained within the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) enable users across the Council, including the school estate to securely access desktop/laptop software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792391
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525265
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,883,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Finnigan
Contact Email
finnigang@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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