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title: "Microsoft SQL Licences"
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# Microsoft SQL Licences

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a81b4ff4-0574-487b-a76c-fac06dc6ba6e

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## Summary

Sefton Council has completed a procurement process for Microsoft SQL Licences, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement was carried out through a direct award to Pheonix Software Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 109,848.96, will commence on 1st January 2025 and will run until 31st December 2027. The procurement was part of Sefton Council's efforts to streamline its IT infrastructure with essential Microsoft SQL licenses, with the tender period ending on 3rd December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software licenses and support. While this specific tender favoured a large enterprise, other businesses in the IT sector may find similar opportunities to compete for public contracts with Sefton Council. Suppliers with a focus on developing innovative IT solutions or providing comprehensive software support services could see this as a pathway for business growth and collaboration with public sector entities.

## Notice

Essential Microsoft SQL Licenses only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7fa57b-6f10-4aa5-8e9b-aab52bdecae3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,848 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,848 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHEONIX 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

- 19 Dec 2024 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7fa57b-6f10-4aa5-8e9b-aab52bdecae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7fa57b-6f10-4aa5-8e9b-aab52bdecae3
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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