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SIA 946 - Software Licensing Contract 2026

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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30 Apr 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) recently concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the "SIA 946 - Software Licensing Contract 2026". The procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, is executed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. It caters to the software licensing needs of approximately 400 to 650 users within the SIA, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Based in the United Kingdom, the total contract value awarded is £800,000 to Phoenix Software Limited, with the award made public on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering non-Microsoft software solutions. While the contract is awarded, understanding such procurement processes can help businesses prepare for future similar opportunities in the sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in these procurement processes, enhancing their growth potential and positioning them favourably for upcoming tenders in the dynamic software licensing market.

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Notice Title

SIA 946 - Software Licensing Contract 2026

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by Security Industry Authority (SIA) and invites you to tender for the SIA 946 - Software Licensing Contract 2026. This is for the delivery of non-Microsoft software product/licencing/application requirements for the organisation. This requirement applies to an SIA user community currently comprising approximately 400 colleagues, with the total not expected to exceed 650 throughout the duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e54c3db-cc3b-429f-bf40-4dbbbad1a43f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4066031e-17f1-4dba-9aed-6b956e160274
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 1UG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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