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CFM0393- Microsoft Corporate Licences

FIFE COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CFM0393- Microsoft Corporate Licences," was conducted by Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom. It falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically targeting the provision of Microsoft Corporate Licences. The procurement utilised an open procedure, and the contract has been completed, with the award dated 14th July 2025. The contract was executed under the CCS framework RM6098, Lot 3, with the procurement stage being concluded with the awarding of the contract. The delivery location for this procurement is Glenrothes, and the contract was signed on 1st July 2024 for a total value of £5,901,392.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for large-scale software suppliers with expertise in providing software licences. The procurement method's open procedure ensures a competitive bidding process that can foster relationships with public authorities such as Fife Council, known for its diverse procurement needs. While the contract was awarded to Phoenix Software, organisations looking to supply similar services or enter the public procurement market in the general public services sector would find this an instructive case study in effective tender competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CFM0393- Microsoft Corporate Licences

Notice Description

Microsoft Corporate Licences for Fife Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Microsoft Licences for Fife Council.. Procurement was carried out under CCS framework RM6098.Lot 3.

Options: The Council reserves the right to vary the quantity and type licences over the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804265
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534600
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

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
£5,901,392 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
AR Alan Ross
Contact Email
alan.ross@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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