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BESA SFG20 Enterprise License FY26-27

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Jul 2026 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding of a contract titled "BESA SFG20 Enterprise License FY26-27" within the license management software package industry (CPV code 48218000). The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £219,117, covers a range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tendering phase concluded on 24th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2027. The awarded supplier is BESA Publications Limited, a large-scale enterprise.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities, particularly for large enterprises in the software licensing sector. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find it less suitable, larger companies with established capacity in providing comprehensive license management solutions could benefit from participating in such framework agreements. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence as a supplier provides an opportunity to build long-term client relationships and enhance a company's portfolio through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BESA SFG20 Enterprise License FY26-27

Notice Description

Notice of awarded contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-225bb6e0-0747-4776-ab8a-c31c53c6d806
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d05f30-d494-4797-98f0-997f606f0a34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,117 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,117 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BESA PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

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