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title: "Supply of Microsoft Licenses and Software Asset Management (SAM) Services Partner"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Supply of Microsoft Licenses and Software Asset Management (SAM) Services Partner

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7297b412-cc3e-4d9c-9255-3906fafe432e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Microsoft Licenses and Software Asset Management (SAM) Services Partner" has been completed by Sunderland City Council. This contract, categorised under services, is valued at approximately £2,625,144 and is set to run for three years, from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2024. The tender was initiated under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (RM6068), and the relevant contract award was published on 6th July 2021. Notably, the contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business within the technology services sector. Businesses specialising in software licensing, asset management, and related IT services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. With a projected increase in demand for software licenses and management services, companies able to offer innovative solutions and value-added services may greatly benefit from this evolving market landscape.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council has appointed a supplier for the provision of a Software Asset Management (SAM) Service Partner and for the supply of Microsoft Licenses. The Council has called-off from Lot 3 of the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (RM6068). The period of the contract is 3 years. Additional information: Please note the published contract value noted below is an estimated value over the three year period, as this may increase/decrease each year dependent upon the number of licences required by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616fc038-71eb-4c56-b006-60ca97169a1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,625,144 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,625,144 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland 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

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616fc038-71eb-4c56-b006-60ca97169a1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616fc038-71eb-4c56-b006-60ca97169a1a
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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