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Microsoft Software Licence

ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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13 Jan 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Orwell Housing Association Ltd, titled "Microsoft Software Licence," involves the direct award of a contract for Microsoft licensing renewal under the Procurement Services framework. The contract, amounting to £410,436.22, focuses on license management software development services classified under CPV code 72212218. The entire procurement process is characterised by a selective method of procurement, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, commences from 1 January 2026 and will span three years until 31 December 2028, covering the East of England region, United Kingdom. The award stage of this procurement was recorded on 16 December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those adept at managing software licenses. Given the value and scale of the contract, large-scale businesses such as Phoenix Software Ltd are well-equipped to handle the requirements of this engagement. Although geared towards bigger enterprises, companies seeking to expand into framework agreements may find enlightening insights by observing the engagement model and delivery approach involved in this procurement. The opportunity underlines the demand for strategic partnerships and specialised services in the software sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Software Licence

Notice Description

Orwell Housing Association Ltd are direct awarding a contract for the provision of our Microsoft licencing renewal via the Procurement Services framework under Software products and associated services Y23065. FTS Notice ref 2023/S 000-024156 The contract commenced on 1 January 2026 for 3 years, expiring on 31 December 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f887a047-5a1c-4969-ac6c-55c8b3905c2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1544948b-17a9-4427-aae9-b7d36dd60d03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,436 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,436 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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
ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP2 0BE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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