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title: "Provision of a Software Licensing and Associated Services Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Provision of a Software Licensing and Associated Services Contract

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4dc684e-2f1b-4772-88b6-3c17b1a31904

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of a Software Licensing and Associated Services Contract" in the IT services category, valued at £3,500,000. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, finalising at the award stage with the contract being awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd. The contract runs from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, spanning multiple regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and other regions across England. The tender was initiated to secure services such as software licensing, renewals, and associated consultancy, aiming to enhance digital capabilities across specified regions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated suitability for such contracts, given the non-exclusive nature and broad service requirements. As this procurement has successfully been awarded, businesses seeking similar future opportunities could benefit from refining their offerings in IT services and establishing partnerships with local councils like Warrington Borough Council for potential growth.

## Notice

A non-exclusive arrangement for the provision of a software licensing and associated services, including sourcing and supply, renewals, and associated support and consultancy services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c698b175-489d-451c-a86c-764e683118b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

- 7 Aug 2025 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c698b175-489d-451c-a86c-764e683118b1
- 3 Jul 2025 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3af206c-be46-4c92-a8f2-b251e98f6436

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c698b175-489d-451c-a86c-764e683118b1
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3af206c-be46-4c92-a8f2-b251e98f6436
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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