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title: "To renew existing Microsoft M365 licences for the schools within St Helens Council - including Halton Borough Council requirements"
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# To renew existing Microsoft M365 licences for the schools within St Helens Council - including Halton Borough Council requirements

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c29c81e9-ccda-4ae1-9c09-34ff9f5914a6

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## Summary

The procurement process for renewing existing Microsoft M365 licences for schools within St Helens Council, including the requirements for Halton Borough Council, has been completed. This process, managed by St. Helens Council, was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The award reached the "award" stage on 29th October 2025, with Phoenix Software Limited securing the contract. The tender falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category with an estimated value of £300,000. The contract period will run from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, and the procurement was primarily focused on goods. Delivered within the United Kingdom, this tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses operating in this sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in software package and information system solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find the tender particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive IT solutions and those capable of delivering within the contract period are well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement's focus on renewing Microsoft licences highlights the importance of IT expertise, potentially benefiting businesses that can offer efficient, scalable, and innovative software solutions. Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale operation, has been awarded this contract, indicating that the procurement process values both capacity and expertise.

## Notice

To renew existing Microsoft M365 licences for the schools within St Helens Council - including Halton Borough Council requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04f7709-3964-42dc-850a-a5817e0ff37f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,000 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04f7709-3964-42dc-850a-a5817e0ff37f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04f7709-3964-42dc-850a-a5817e0ff37f
  29th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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