Award

Microsoft M365 Licensing

TRANSPORT FOCUS

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 09:14

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

Transport Focus, a public authority under central government located in London, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply and management of Microsoft 365 licenses. This award stage follows a legally based procurement process under the UKPGA 2023/54, conducted as an open, below threshold competition. The contract was awarded to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, with an active contract running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The procurement focused on goods within the software package and information systems industry, ensuring zero downtime during license transfer or migration.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software solutions to engage with central public authorities like Transport Focus. Companies that can offer robust licensing management services, including self-service portals and value-added services such as training, are particularly well-suited to compete in these types of tenders. There is potential for continuous business growth through future contracts and renewals, provided they can meet specific selection criteria, such as providing references and meeting accreditation standards like SOC2 or Cyber Essentials.

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Notice Title

Microsoft M365 Licensing

Notice Description

Transport Focus invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the supply and management of Microsoft 365 licenses. The objective is to streamline licensing procurement, align renewal dates, with zero downtime during license transfer or migration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031294-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOCUS
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
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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