This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 Jun 2026 at 10:37

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CMA Summer 2025 License Renewal" was conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority, located in London, England. This process, classified under the industry-specific software package category (CPV code 48100000) with a procurement value of £71,106, used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to run from 6th May 2025 to 30th September 2027, and further details about the procurement were published on 30th June 2026. The tender, which has reached the award update stage, was completed with the contract being awarded to Phoenix Software Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on niche software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in delivering specified industry software packages. Participating in such tenders can propel business growth by securing partnerships with prominent public-sector entities like the Competition and Markets Authority. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement are those that can offer cutting-edge industry-specific software solutions, showcasing their ability to fulfil contracts sourced through framework agreements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CMA Summer 2025 License Renewal

Notice Description

CMA Summer 2025 License Renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9818c503-3476-4937-9ae0-629b2dc9338c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729dfebf-4123-4b29-9f79-461e9775d7e9
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,106 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9818c503-3476-4937-9ae0-629b2dc9338c-2026-06-30T11:37:41+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-30T11:37:41+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-9818c503-3476-4937-9ae0-629b2dc9338c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "PROC 088-2025",
        "title": "CMA Summer 2025 License Renewal",
        "description": "CMA Summer 2025 License Renewal",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48100000",
            "description": "Industry specific software package"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 71106,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-05-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-05-06T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-GOR-D550",
            "name": "COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY",
                "scheme": "GB-GOR",
                "id": "D550"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Cabot",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "WC1B4AD",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Competition and Markets Authority",
                "email": "commercial@cma.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "02920 508597"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02548628",
            "name": "Phoenix Software Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Phoenix Software Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02548628"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington, York, YO42 1NS"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-GOR-D550",
        "name": "COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9818c503-3476-4937-9ae0-629b2dc9338c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-08-11T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-06-30T11:17:53+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 71106,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02548628",
                    "name": "Phoenix Software Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-05-06T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729dfebf-4123-4b29-9f79-461e9775d7e9",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-30T11:17:53+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2026-06-30T11:37:41+01:00"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "contractSigned",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fa4e86e-50e8-4cbe-a0c0-3ec49d2caa0f",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}