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Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement - PS/26/27

Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency

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08 Sep 2026 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

DVLA – Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency procured a Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement, classified as software-related services. The requirement covers the provision of Microsoft enterprise subscriptions for the agency. It is a services contract managed by DVLA, whose operational address is in Swansea, Wales. Delivery is associated with Swansea and Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement concerns software licensing and subscription provision rather than software development, construction or physical goods. Suppliers with expertise in supplying and administering Microsoft enterprise subscription arrangements are the relevant market. The agreement supports DVLA’s ongoing access to Microsoft products and related subscription services across its operations, requiring a provider able to manage a substantial public-sector software subscription requirement.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 18 August 2026 to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED. The award value is £17,615,114. The estimated procurement range was £14,864,714.22 to £17,615,114. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. The tender deadline was 15 June 2026 at 12:00. DVLA used a selective procedure and made a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Government Commercial Agency Framework. The award is active and the selected supplier is a large organisation. The published outcome records a completed award rather than an opportunity for new submissions. The procurement was categorised as services and was not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates substantial, recurring demand from DVLA for Microsoft enterprise subscription services delivered through a public-sector framework route. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need strong Microsoft licensing and subscription expertise, the operational capacity to support a large-scale, multi-year agreement, and experience serving a public-sector agency. It would also need to understand framework call-off procedures and the commercial and compliance disciplines involved in government technology procurement. The selected supplier’s scale indicates that competitors should be able to manage significant volumes, provide reliable subscription administration and account support, and maintain continuity across the full service period. This is a focused opportunity for established enterprise software and licensing specialists.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement - PS/26/27

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Government Commercial Agency Framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of a Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05741fbe-f3d1-4324-9f6c-8dc14af1f53a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec084cd-41cf-45e5-86a6-c2f7d6587519
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,615,114 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,615,114 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

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