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Provision of additional Lucid Suite licences

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Business & Trade, located in London, United Kingdom, for the "Provision of additional Lucid Suite licences." This contract is part of the goods category, specifically targeting miscellaneous software packages and computer systems. The procurement was completed through a direct method, below threshold, and without competition, aimed at acquiring an additional 100 Lucid licences. The contract, awarded to Phoenix Software based in York, commenced on 16th December 2025 and will conclude on 15th December 2026, with a gross amount of £28,246.98. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract active since 12th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision, particularly those offering innovative licensing solutions similar to the Lucid Suite. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Phoenix Software, might find this type of procurement highly advantageous, given the 'below threshold' nature, which allows the opportunity without intense competition. Businesses with a focus on providing efficient and scalable software solutions could leverage contracts like these to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, aligning their products with the technology needs of central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of additional Lucid Suite licences

Notice Description

To procure an additional 100 Lucid licences for DBT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002407-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,539 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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