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title: "Local Government Re-organisation - Microsoft Implementation Partner"
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# Local Government Re-organisation - Microsoft Implementation Partner

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b1c7093-4309-41ad-ac28-bba2c77d41e1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Local Government Re-organisation - Microsoft Implementation Partner" contract was conducted by Surrey County Council. This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, classified with CPV code 72000000. The scope of work involves partnering with Microsoft to adapt the landscape and migrate data to support the reorganisation of local government entities in Surrey, preparing for new unitary authorities. The discovery phase must determine the optimal technical solution by February 2027, in readiness for Vesting Day on 1st April 2027. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, values at £800,000 and extends from 9th July 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the buying activities primarily located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and implementation services, especially those experienced with Microsoft technologies and local government frameworks. The project’s focus on extensive data migration and system adaptation provides a doorway for businesses to showcase their expertise in complex IT transformations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find the tender particularly appealing as they are deemed suitable to participate. The awarded supplier, Phoenix Software Limited, highlights the competitive edge required to succeed under this tender, underscoring the necessity for technical excellence and strategic pricing within framework agreements.

## Notice

Contract for a Microsoft LGR partner to adapt the Microsoft landscape and migrate data from Surrey County Council and Districts and Boroughs in preparation for the new East and West unitary authorities. A discovery phase of consultancy will establish the optimal technical and financial solution to progress (4 options currently within scope) and then implementation of the technical changes and licence purchases. Key functionality will be established by February 2027 to ensure readiness for Vesting Day (1st April 2027). The initial period is for 7 weeks with an extension period to cover the Implementation stage, subject acceptance of the quotation, social value and technical response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e99be7e9-afb7-4387-aa6a-1faf63c7b1fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e99be7e9-afb7-4387-aa6a-1faf63c7b1fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e99be7e9-afb7-4387-aa6a-1faf63c7b1fd
  22nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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