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title: "Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Licenses, Unified Support and Associated Services"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Licenses, Unified Support and Associated Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bcdde89-1ae5-4b92-ac32-ba1ec6455da1

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council, operating in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Enterprise Licenses, Unified Support, and associated services. This tender, classified under the industry category of Software Packages and Information Systems, was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached its award stage with Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Yorkshire, securing the contract valued at £19,423,934.07. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, and this procurement holds potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Key dates include the tender period ending on 17 December 2025 and the announcement of the award published on 31 March 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the software and information systems sector, especially those providing comprehensive IT solutions and services. Companies that specialize in Microsoft software offerings and Azure services will find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs in the IT sector can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and visibility by associating with a prominent public organisation like Birmingham City Council. The pre-existing framework agreement roots make the procurement process efficient, allowing businesses familiar with such frameworks to capitalise on streamlined engagement and delivery mechanisms.

## Notice

For the provision of Microsoft Enterprise licensing, Azure services and associated support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061ab099-4dd6-4fac-a878-d2886e1ac0f4 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,423,934 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,423,934 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (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

- 31 Mar 2026 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061ab099-4dd6-4fac-a878-d2886e1ac0f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061ab099-4dd6-4fac-a878-d2886e1ac0f4
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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