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title: "Provision of Microsoft Licencing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d210d54-30cf-45b1-a0fc-17408908ff79"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-12-05"
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# Provision of Microsoft Licencing

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d210d54-30cf-45b1-a0fc-17408908ff79

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Essex County Council seeking the provision of Microsoft licensing, specifically for Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, within the software package and information systems industry category. This contract, valued at £5,746,342.58, operates under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract officially starting on December 1, 2019, and concluding on December 31, 2022. The service delivery is expected to take place in the East of England region, with the tender period having ended on November 1, 2019.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and technology services, especially larger companies with the capability to manage large contracts. Businesses with expertise in Microsoft products, enterprise software, and IT services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The involvement of Phoenix Software Limited as the awarded supplier indicates a path for other firms to follow, especially those looking to engage with local government entities in the technology sector.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Agreements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d9b6f5-d29b-439c-815d-f3e019755b5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,746,342 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,746,342 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 5 Dec 2019 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d9b6f5-d29b-439c-815d-f3e019755b5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d9b6f5-d29b-439c-815d-f3e019755b5d
  5th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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