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Az Guardian Managed service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:38

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17 Feb 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the "Az Guardian Managed service," involving the purchase of a license management software package. The procurement, belonging to the goods category, was conducted through a competitive quotation process below threshold levels. It has concluded with an award update as of 14th April 2026, with the initial award published on 17th February 2025. The contract commenced on 1st March 2025 and will last until 29th February 2028. The managed service will be delivered to NG12 5GG, England.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses involved in license management software development or related IT services. While the procurement has been awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, representing large-scale enterprises, the process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The limited procurement method underscores the potential for targeted growth for businesses that can offer competitive solutions in managing digital licenses and subscriptions, particularly those looking to expand their client base with significant organisations like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Az Guardian Managed service

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Az Guardian Managed service. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation. ***Contract Variation 001 has been conducted to scale up the individual subscriptions, and the terms under which subscriptions can be added and removed clarified. The total additional cost due to variation 001 is totalled at PS2,800.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7fc7-ae69-4a3c-8251-6fe4df000877
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£13,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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