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title: "Award of contract for Microsoft Licencing"
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# Award of contract for Microsoft Licencing

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c259f25-f8c7-4e97-98f9-53f5a6358521

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## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has awarded a contract for Microsoft licensing, valued at £2,010,000, covering a period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. This contract pertains to the industry category of software package and information systems and involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract encompasses delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage is documented as complete, with the procurement process having been initiated as a tender. Peter Hughes is the contact person from the council, located in Blackburn, England.

The awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software licences, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale contracts like this one. While this contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale company, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this type of procurement process, despite the absence of specific opportunities for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in contracts with local government authorities such as Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council could enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector, paving the way for further opportunities in the software and information systems industry.

## Notice

Award of contract for Microsoft licences for the Council for a 3 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61350495-c694-4857-89af-d211324a6f01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,010,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,010,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61350495-c694-4857-89af-d211324a6f01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61350495-c694-4857-89af-d211324a6f01
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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