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title: "Microsoft Licencing and Azure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c06e837-e697-4c53-b0f1-521f62aa6bc5"
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# Microsoft Licencing and Azure

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c06e837-e697-4c53-b0f1-521f62aa6bc5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract with tender ID CON 1291 titled "Microsoft Licencing and Azure" has been awarded to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED. The contract involves the provision of Microsoft Licences and Azure for a 3-year period, with the potential for a two further 12-month extensions. The total award cost is £5,191,666 GBP, with a contract period starting from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. The buying organization is OFSTED based in England, the procurement method used was selective, and the main procurement category is goods.

This awarded contract for Microsoft Licences and Azure could present growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the software package and information systems industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, considering the contract's value and scope. The contact point for the buying organization OFSTED is "Info Contracts," reachable via email at info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk or telephone at 0300 013 0102. Businesses interested in providing Microsoft Licences and Azure solutions should consider this opportunity for potential business expansion and development within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from KCS SoftwareFramework Agreement This contract is for the provision of Microsoft Licences and Azure for the 3 year period with the option to extend for two further 12 month period. The total award cost is for the 3 years only. The 3 year indicative value will be used as an indicator to estimate the value of any subsequent extension period(s) should these be required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f01388-e9d9-41ce-b455-b6d14aa28777 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,191,666 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South 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

- 20 Sep 2022 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f01388-e9d9-41ce-b455-b6d14aa28777

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f01388-e9d9-41ce-b455-b6d14aa28777
  20th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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