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title: "Microsoft Licensing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-20"
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# Microsoft Licensing

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66267aa1-a6fd-457a-a2e9-10030ca69caf

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has successfully completed a tender process titled "Microsoft Licensing" under the industry category of License Management Software Package (CPV code: 48218000). The procurement is valued at approximately £4.92 million. This procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 20 January 2025 and concluding on 19 January 2028. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The awarded supplier is Phoenix Software Ltd.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale businesses experienced in software licensing and management. Smaller businesses and voluntary or community sector organisations may find this tender less suitable due to the scale and specifications outlined. Companies with proven expertise in managing Microsoft Products can leverage this contract to establish a productive partnership with Southampton City Council, benefiting from a long-term contract within the public sector.

## Notice

SCC requires a company to act as our licensing partner for all Microsoft Products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0123a401-566f-4ce1-9ab5-586c4ef96d91 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,915,932 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,915,932 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0123a401-566f-4ce1-9ab5-586c4ef96d91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0123a401-566f-4ce1-9ab5-586c4ef96d91
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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