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title: "AT1424 - Microsoft Licensing - Additional Year"
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# AT1424 - Microsoft Licensing - Additional Year

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7380ce9d-cbd8-4843-8ffd-30f81241f988

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## Summary

Luton Council has completed an award for the tender titled "AT1424 - Microsoft Licensing - Additional Year," falling under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement, managed under the Direct Award method via Commercial Services from Kent County Council, is valued at £1,440,000. The procurement process concluded in the award stage on 21st May 2026. The contract will start on 1st July 2027 and end on 30th June 2028, serving multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and other listed territories. This contract is classified under CPV codes related to IT services, and Phoenix Software Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT solutions and software licensing due to its substantial contract value and wide geographical scope. Firms with expertise in software package implementation and support, as well as possessing the capability to handle large-scale projects for governmental bodies, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. As a direct award, it highlights the importance of strategic relationships with public sector entities, particularly in procuring essential software services, potentially leading to further opportunities within Luton Council and beyond.

## Notice

DIRECT AWARD via Commercial Services (trading function of Kent County Council) reference: Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services. The requirement is for Microsoft Licensing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a4647c-1e75-4ecc-8746-b53212c06622 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,440,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a4647c-1e75-4ecc-8746-b53212c06622

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a4647c-1e75-4ecc-8746-b53212c06622
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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