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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement LSP

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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29 Sep 2026 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs procured a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement through a licensing solution provider. The requirement is categorised as IT services. Delivery locations cover the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world, with an address also listed in the Westminster area of London. The title and description identify the agreement but do not set out its detailed software, licensing or support scope.

The procurement is complete and Phoenix Software was selected for the contract. The award was made on 15 September 2026, following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded value is £167,116,326.72. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. The process was identified as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. No evaluation criteria are stated in the published process information.

This award shows substantial public-sector demand for Microsoft enterprise licensing delivered through a framework call-off, with a requirement spanning UK and international locations. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable work for this buyer would need to demonstrate the ability to manage a large, multi-year licensing agreement and support continuity across a geographically broad service. The contract schedules point to expectations covering business continuity and disaster recovery, security, reliability, service levels, continuous improvement, supply-chain visibility, exit management and key supplier staff. Credible competitors would therefore need robust service-management and resilience arrangements, appropriate security controls, and the capacity to provide accountable delivery and support at scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement LSP

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement LSP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbb508ba-e646-4acd-9d2a-7bc1f4356931
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5738f1f-eae9-41be-aa9d-3affecdd62a7
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,116,326 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,116,326 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

Notice Documents

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