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Provision of Microsoft Licenses

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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13 Jul 2026 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft Licenses," with the award stage finalised on 13th July 2026. This procurement, under the industry category of License Management Software Package, focuses on renewing the department's Microsoft license base and falls under the "goods" main procurement category. Located in London, United Kingdom, the process was initiated as a selective tender through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts from 30th June 2026 to 1st July 2029, with an awarded value of £28.2 million. The procurement process status is marked as complete, with the initial tender period having closed on 29th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in license management and IT service provision. Companies adept in managing large-scale software licenses and offering competitive solutions could benefit from such government contracts. The process was open to SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that smaller businesses with niche expertise or innovative offerings would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. Partnering with entities like Phoenix Software, which has been awarded, indicates the potential for growth through governmental collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

The requirement for this procurement is for the renewal of the department's Microsoft license base

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47075af8-a357-43e7-bb0b-0addd2fab7d4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,200,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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