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Phoenix Software Ltd

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, has recently concluded the procurement process for its Azure Cloud services by awarding the contract to Phoenix Software Ltd. This initiative, classified under the industry category of Software packages and information systems, is crucial for maintaining the university's IT services. The procurement, completed as of 29th May 2025, followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With a contract value of £287,500, the contract period is set from 1st September 2024 to 1st September 2025, ensuring continued support for the university's cloud infrastructure throughout this period.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the tech industry, particularly those focused on cloud services and IT support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of navigating framework agreements could find similar opportunities lucrative. Coventry University’s engagement with Phoenix Software Ltd. underscores the potential for future collaborations, particularly for vendors who can offer competitive, efficient, and scalable cloud solutions within the public sector. Businesses seeking to expand their market presence or gain entry into the higher education sector’s IT sphere should consider similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Phoenix Software Ltd

Notice Description

The Azure Cloud is required to continue running Coventry University Group services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3e6d593-d983-4c0a-a65c-b9319c4d6fe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e044947-860d-461c-a505-844427169abe
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
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2025 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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