Microsoft Licencing - Aggregation

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed a procurement process for "Microsoft Licencing - Aggregation" in the IT and software industry category. This project involves license management software packages, with a focus on IT software solutions, and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 9th February 2026, while the contract runs from 30th June 2026 to 30th June 2029. The award has been made to Phoenix Software Ltd, highlighting a financial transaction amounting to £4,247,550.98.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT software and license management solutions. Ideal candidates to compete for such tenders include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or organisations experienced in providing comprehensive IT solutions under framework agreements. This opportunity provides a strategic partnership with the ICO, fostering potential future collaborations and enhancing sectoral reach and expertise in public sector technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licencing - Aggregation

Notice Description

Micrsoft licencing for the ICO estate through GCA aggregation NFC 196

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-376d3c1a-1928-46ad-8efc-d58a190981e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49191264-8df8-4029-b2f8-9c010c1a2df3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48218000 - License management software package

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,705,651 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,247,550 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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