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CFM0477 - Microsoft Educational Licences

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional local authority based in Glenrothes, has concluded the procurement process for "CFM0477 - Microsoft Educational Licences", a contract within the services industry category. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software, a large supplier located in Surrey, on 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was limited, executed as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the rationale of a continuation of existing services. The contract is valued at GBP 1,145,686.68, and the procurement process is now complete. This project covers the UKM72 region, focusing on providing academic institutions with discounted Microsoft software and cloud service subscriptions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software and cloud services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Large businesses with a focus on digital transformation in education would find this tender well-suited to their growth plans. The contract facilitates the provision of Microsoft 365 and other educational tools, adding value through cost efficiency, security, and flexible licensing models—which are essential as educational institutions increasingly adopt remote learning and digital solutions. Being granted under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), this procurement can cater to enterprises interested in extending their services within the UK educational sector.

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Notice Title

CFM0477 - Microsoft Educational Licences

Notice Description

Award notice for Microsoft Educational Licences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft educational licences are discounted software and cloud service subscriptions designed specifically for academic institutions. They provide access to a range of Microsoft products, including Microsoft 365 (Office applications, email, and collaboration tools), Windows operating systems, and other educational resources, enabling schools, colleges, and universities to support teaching, learning, and administration. These licences are typically structured to reflect the size and type of institution, offering cost efficiencies, flexible user-based or device-based licensing models, and enhanced security, compliance, and accessibility features. They also support remote learning and digital transformation by enabling secure access to tools across multiple devices and locations.

Procurement Information

CCS ran an agrregation exercise of which we participated in

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833398
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556972
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,145,686 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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