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title: "MS Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# MS Licences

Buyer: THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d1ae968-fd32-4e0d-acfe-56b1cddd60f0

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## Summary

Thurrock Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "MS Licences," focussed on the provision of industry-specific software packages, specifically within the CPV classification 48100000. This tender, valued at £1,770,993, was conducted using a selective procurement method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was concluded with the award made on 18th February 2025, and the contract will span from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2028. The services will be delivered in the East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses well-versed in providing industry-specific software solutions, particularly those involved in delivering business transaction and personal business software packages. Although the procurement was not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities to fulfil large-scale government contracts such as this stand to gain through long-term engagement and association with public sector clients. The awarded supplier for this contract is Phoenix Software Ltd, showcasing a successful procurement engagement through a competitive yet strategic call-off framework.

## Notice

Provision of MS licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3586fa9d-1240-4cf7-bcef-e208e07b74e1 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,770,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,770,993 |
| 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 | THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3586fa9d-1240-4cf7-bcef-e208e07b74e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3586fa9d-1240-4cf7-bcef-e208e07b74e1
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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