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PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process for a software licence and support fees agreement for the PHILIS software, used by Port Health to manage imported foodstuffs at the Port of Southampton. This contract, classified under the software package and information systems category, was awarded via a direct procurement method as a single tender action, below threshold. The procurement was initiated as a tender, with the award stage completed on 15th December 2025 and published on 28th May 2026. The contract spans from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2027, valued at GBP 30,000, and the supplier for this contract is Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority.

This software licence agreement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide comprehensive IT support, integration services, and database management could find similar contracts beneficial, allowing them to expand their reach within public procurement sectors. Companies able to provide such services to municipal bodies, particularly with experience in health and safety or food importation software solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar tender opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement

Notice Description

PHILIS Software licence & support. This is the database used by Port Health to control and manage imported foodstuffs into the UK via the Port of Southampton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-885280ce-e907-4194-99e8-779708307318
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4486b27b-1220-4f02-85d0-584ce934bd26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK COASTAL PORT HEALTH AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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