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title: "Microsoft ESA & SCE Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d91d283c-30f7-4008-b0ac-b0c7ab725f17"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
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# Microsoft ESA & SCE Renewal

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d91d283c-30f7-4008-b0ac-b0c7ab725f17

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Microsoft ESA & SCE Renewal" contract has been successfully completed by Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This opportunity was categorised under the industry section of "Software package and information systems," with a total value of £7,216,224.70. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive environment. The contract, initially tendered with an end date for submissions on 6th August 2025, is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, covering all Microsoft M365 Tenants of the council.

The tender offers substantial business growth potential within the IT sector, primarily benefitting companies specialising in software solutions and IT services. Despite the contract being awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, businesses with expertise in software package provision have excellent prospects in similar upcoming tenders. However, this opportunity was not suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As procurement processes like these continue to arise, companies of a larger scale are well-positioned to leverage their capabilities for similar engagements in the public sector.

## Notice

Microsoft ESA & SCE Renewal All Cumberland Council Microsoft M365 Tenants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7993c360-9d95-4c06-b8eb-ac9b6e2cd051 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,216,224 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,216,224 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7993c360-9d95-4c06-b8eb-ac9b6e2cd051

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7993c360-9d95-4c06-b8eb-ac9b6e2cd051
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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