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title: "FURTHER COMPETITION FOR MICROSOFT LICENSING CONTRACT UNDER FRAMEWORK RM6068 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES"
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# FURTHER COMPETITION FOR MICROSOFT LICENSING CONTRACT UNDER FRAMEWORK RM6068 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7274f374-8a14-482b-a6b7-031a83dc2534

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## Summary

The Chorley Council has completed a procurement process titled "Further Competition for Microsoft Licensing Contract under Framework RM6068 Technology Products and Associated Services." This tender was classified under the industry category of Information Technology Services and was based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process aimed to award a contract for Microsoft Licensing for a term of three years, commencing on April 1, 2022, and ending on March 31, 2025. The tender period concluded on March 17, 2022, and the award was officially announced on March 31, 2022, with the contract value amounting to £1,066,968.22. The successful supplier for this contract is Phoenix Software Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in North Yorkshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and related technology solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to engage with similar future contracts, especially if they can demonstrate the capability to provide comprehensive services as stipulated in public procurement frameworks. Companies looking to grow their business in this sector should focus on building strong relationships with local councils and understanding the requirements of government contracts to effectively position themselves for upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Further Competition to award a contract for Microsoft Licensing for Chorley and South Ribble Council's to a sole Supplier for a three-year term. This further competition is being conducted under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement (RM6068) Lot 3. Agreement will be shared between both Chorley Council and South Ribble Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d335c9-517c-49ca-9801-c7b28754e150 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,066,968 |
| 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 | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (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

- 30 May 2022 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d335c9-517c-49ca-9801-c7b28754e150

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d335c9-517c-49ca-9801-c7b28754e150
  30th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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