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09 Jul 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft Licenses and Related Services". This contract, classified under the IT services industry category, involved a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. It serves to maintain critical licensing entitlements needed for the continuation of essential business operations. Located in London, the tender process reached the award stage, culminating in the selection of Phoenix Software Limited as the supplier. The procurement, valued at £4,431,572, covers a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029.

This procurement initiative presents a significant business opportunity to larger enterprises within the IT services sector capable of supporting complex software licensing and services. While the procurement method and the nature of the framework agreement might limit opportunities for smaller businesses, companies with substantial experience in providing comprehensive IT solutions and long-term software support could leverage this contract to enhance their market position and pursue similar contracts in the public sector. With the importance of compliance and operational efficiency underpinning the requirement, the contract could be a springboard for strategic growth and collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Licenses and Related Services

Notice Description

To ensure continuity of licensing entitlement to retain the rights needed to access and use key corporate systems and services, necessary to support core business operations and fulfil essential operational, security, and compliance obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a36b4ab5-0f0c-411a-8c16-f3b893a05f09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6f4f66-4f6e-4e9d-9ebb-d33a94d0b7fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,431,572 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,431,572 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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