---
title: "Schools M365 Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
---

# Schools M365 Agreement

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b0

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Schools M365 Cloud and Server licensing, under the title "Schools M365 Agreement." This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, focusing on goods. The process, initiated as a direct procurement method without competition and below threshold, is now in the award stage. The contract, active from the 1st of May 2026 to the 31st of May 2028, was signed with PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED. It is valued at £60,000 net (£72,000 gross) and delivers services across the UKD71 region, specifically Widnes in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud and server licensing services, particularly those with a focus on educational sectors. Large organisations with experience in supplying Microsoft 365 solutions, such as PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, are well-suited for such contracts. The completion of this procurement highlights the council's commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure, presenting potential for growth for businesses that offer innovative solutions in software and information systems within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

This is for the renewal of Schools M365 Cloud and Server licensing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055523-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 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

- 12 Jun 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055523-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055523-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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