---
title: "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05006c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-10"
---

# Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05006c

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for a "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" under the CPV category 72000000, which covers IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract, valued at £3,443,188.71, was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited and involves the provision of Microsoft Enterprise Software Licences. The procurement process was completed using a direct award without prior publication, facilitated through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework (SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411). The contract was signed on 3rd March 2025, with delivery to be made in the UKD71 region, specifically Widnes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and enterprise solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in delivering similar services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially given the trend towards using established frameworks for expedited procurement. Winning such contracts can lead to long-term partnerships with regional authorities, opening further opportunities for growth and increased market presence.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Software Licences

### Procurement Information

The Procurement was Awarded via a Direct Award through a compliant Framework Provision - NHS Shared Business Services (SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) Link: IT Solutions 2 (Digital Workplace Solutions)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014228-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,443,188 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside |

## 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

- 10 Apr 2025 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014228-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www3.halton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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