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title: "DA from the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510 FW for the Microsoft CSP License and Subscriptions contract"
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# DA from the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510 FW for the Microsoft CSP License and Subscriptions contract

Buyer: STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-623536cc-eee1-4223-8599-005678ca2c80

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## Summary

This procurement process was initiated by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, along with Darlington Borough Council, for the provision of a range of Microsoft CSP Licenses and Subscriptions, specifically managed under the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510 Framework. The contract, valued at £216,000, pertains to information technology services and was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an award on 28th April 2026, followed by a contract commencement on 23rd June 2026, lasting until 22nd June 2027. The services will be delivered across the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT service provision, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products and infrastructure solutions like network bridging and security measures, though the major award was given to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED. Businesses with capacity to enhance service delivery stability and operational risk mitigation would find this contract beneficial for their growth. Given the collaborative nature of the councils involved, there is potential for further public sector engagements, enhancing the profile and reach of businesses within the UK market. Small and micro-enterprises may require collaboration due to the nature of the procurement scale, as the tender specifically excluded sustainability options for SMEs and VCSEs.

## Notice

Microsoft licences are proprietary products governed by standard commercial terms established by Microsoft. Although several authorised licensing partners are available, these suppliers do not offer alternative products and possess limited flexibility regarding pricing or licence conditions. Consequently, conducting a competitive tender would not result in substantial market competition or enhanced value for money. Proceeding with the proposed direct award ensures service continuity, mitigates operational risk, and utilises existing licensing and support arrangements. This contract covers multiple licences and services, including academic alternative licences (A5) for eligible users, network bridging between our data centre and Microsoft Azure for Teams Telephony and call centre integration, and security measures such as Azure Firewall. Additionally, the security provision encompasses the antivirus solution for all our servers. It also includes costs for a Microsoft Fabric instance used with Power BI for analytics. Essentially, CSP is a subscription to Microsoft services. This procurement was carried out on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Darlington Borough Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca56a43-2fa4-445a-b0ef-4005ccfde2ba |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,000 |
| 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 | STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 09:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca56a43-2fa4-445a-b0ef-4005ccfde2ba
- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca56a43-2fa4-445a-b0ef-4005ccfde2ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca56a43-2fa4-445a-b0ef-4005ccfde2ba
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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