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Microsoft Enterprise and Azure Agreement Award Notice

OFCOM

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25 Aug 2026 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom procured Microsoft licensing and Azure storage under its Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. The requirement covers software and associated services, including licensing, products and cloud storage, with provision allowing for growth in these areas over the contract’s life. It is classified as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000) and falls within the services category. Delivery is for Ofcom in London. The procurement was conducted for Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, whose office is at Riverside House, Southwark Bridge Road, London. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, although the awarded supplier is a large business.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. Ofcom selected Phoenix Software Ltd through a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Service RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework, Lot 3 for software and associated services. The tender submission deadline was 14 January 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the award was made on 14 August 2026. The awarded value is £11,014,141, with the same value stated for the overall procurement. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029. Phoenix Software Ltd is the sole recorded awardee. The published information identifies the framework call-off route, but does not set out separate award criteria or weightings.

This award demonstrates substantial, recurring demand from Ofcom for Microsoft enterprise licensing, Azure storage, related products and associated software services. Suppliers seeking to compete for a future requirement would need strong capability in Microsoft enterprise agreements, licence management, Azure storage and the supply or support of related technology products. Experience of serving a regulated public-sector organisation would help establish credibility, alongside the operational capacity to manage a sizeable, multi-year technology account and accommodate growth in licensing, products and storage. Familiarity with Crown Commercial Service framework call-offs, particularly the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 route and its software and associated services scope, would also be important. The requirement is presented as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, creating scope for capable smaller specialists as well as larger providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise and Azure Agreement Award Notice

Notice Description

This contract is for our Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Azure storage. Additional information: This contract was awarded under a CCS aggregated procurement using RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 3: Software and Associated Services The award value quoted in this award notice allows for potential growth in both licensing, products and storage over the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-110d3cf1-425f-480e-a86a-397d79479628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5e0d3f-85c9-4e5a-8ec5-8649bedcae34
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,014,141 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,014,141 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

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