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27 Jul 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process for a "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2026-29," specifically within the IT software package industry category. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating with an active award on 9th February 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £22.67 million, runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. It involves the provision of services in London, with Phoenix Software Limited being the designated supplier. The procurement process included the tender period ending on 14th January 2026.

Enterprises operating within the IT software services sector, particularly those with capabilities similar to Phoenix Software Limited, could find lucrative opportunities in such agreements facilitated by major regulatory bodies like the FCA. Although this specific procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, participating in similar tenders can establish beneficial partnerships and potential growth conduits for larger businesses with the capacity to manage substantial software agreements and provide comprehensive IT services over extended periods. Engaging with significant contracts can also enhance industry reputation and provide significant financial growth.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2026-29

Notice Description

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2026-29

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcf11cf2-4644-4dd6-a8d5-60d9fdcb9e62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1037c590-b4d2-4457-a319-01b99b571a62
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,671,306 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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