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Phoenix Software Ltd

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:10

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28 Oct 2024 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Coventry University focuses on the acquisition of software packages and information systems, specifically those related to Azure Cloud services required for the ongoing operations of the Coventry University Group. This procurement, categorised under goods, addresses the IT and software industry sector. The primary location for this process is Coventry, UK, with significant updates as of August 2025. Initially commenced with a tender update, it progressed to the award stage in October 2024, where Phoenix Software Ltd was granted the contract using a limited procurement method, particularly an award procedure without prior publication due to protection of exclusive rights.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses familiar with Azure Cloud technology and software package services to engage with higher education institutions like Coventry University. Although the award was limited to Phoenix Software Ltd, which is noted as an SME, similar processes might open doors for other SMEs specialising in proprietary cloud solutions and intellectual property rights protection to compete for future tenders. Companies that can demonstrate exclusive expertise and compliant offerings within this niche market could leverage such opportunities to grow their presence in the educational and public service sectors. Given the focus on continuity and specialised services, businesses equipped to handle unique IT demands stand to gain significantly from such engagements.

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Notice Title

Phoenix Software Ltd

Notice Description

The Azure Cloud is required to continue running Coventry University Group services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Azure Cloud is required to continue running Coventry University Group services.

Procurement Information

The Azure Cloud is required to continue running Coventry University Group services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050144-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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