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title: "Microsoft Licensing, Azure Hosting & Third Party Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef40ab25-a191-42c6-b80b-45a28e4ca5ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# Microsoft Licensing, Azure Hosting & Third Party Licensing

Buyer: THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef40ab25-a191-42c6-b80b-45a28e4ca5ac

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Microsoft Licensing, Azure Hosting & Third Party Licensing" conducted by The Charity Commission For England And Wales has reached the award stage. The tender focuses on IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and falls under the CPV code 72000000. This selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement and covers services across the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £5,396,600 GBP, was announced on 16 June 2025, and runs from 1 July 2025 through to 30 June 2028, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but excludes social enterprises or voluntary entities.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering IT solutions and services aligned with Microsoft licensing and Azure platforms. With the involvement in a major contract with a high-profile government organisation like The Charity Commission For England And Wales, companies can enhance their portfolio and establish robust footholds in public sector IT services. Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, has been successful in securing this contract, demonstrating that established firms with specialised expertise stand to benefit. SMEs with related competencies should look to leverage such opportunities to build partnerships or position themselves for future framework agreements.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft Software Licensing and Azure Services plus optional third-party licences. The contract includes a 12 month extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6292884-86c5-43c4-8983-88053fe74fbe |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,187,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,396,600 |
| 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 | THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7YX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Jun 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6292884-86c5-43c4-8983-88053fe74fbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6292884-86c5-43c4-8983-88053fe74fbe
  16th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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