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Microsoft Licencing Agreement Enterprise Subscription

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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18 May 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission is engaging in a public procurement process aiming to renew a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement through a 12-month direct award to Phoenix Software. This process respects the classification "Software package and information systems" under the CPV code 48000000. Located in London, the contract begins on 1 May 2026 and lasts until 30 April 2027. The procurement method used is selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage as of 18 May 2026, with a total contract value of £284,272.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing enterprise-level licensing solutions. While the contract has been directly awarded to Phoenix Software, businesses that can offer integration, support, and management services compatible with enterprise software agreements may benefit from subcontracting opportunities. Companies with established expertise in handling large-scale software agreements will be particularly well-suited to exploring growth opportunities in alignment with this contract.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Licencing Agreement Enterprise Subscription

Notice Description

The purpose of the 12-month direct award to Phoenix is to cover the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. The Microsoft EA renewal will cover a three-year period, from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029. This extension of the channel partner's contract for 12-months is unusual, as the contract with a Microsoft channel partner and the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement typically run in tandem.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb99f00c-55f5-43a8-aa54-891e8601f8b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10569ab-6674-431f-af7e-69c84ba1b7ff
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,272 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,272 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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