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2025 - Microsoft 365 Licensing Direct Award

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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30 Jan 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Armouries Museum, a central government public authority based in Leeds, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for a Microsoft 365 licensing renewal under the title "2025 - Microsoft 365 Licensing Direct Award." The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier from York. The procurement process commenced with a direct award due to extenuating circumstances, as detailed in the procurement documentation. The total contract value is £37,309.10 inclusive of VAT, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender falls under the IT software package category and was conducted below the threshold with specific procurement method details undisclosed.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for IT firms specialising in Microsoft 365 solutions, especially those capable of meeting central government requirements efficiently. Companies focusing on renewals and maintenance of software licences would find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, large enterprises capable of handling high-value contracts can leverage such opportunities to strengthen their footprint in the public sector. Such contracts typically require adherence to rigorous standards and could facilitate business growth through increased credibility and experience with governmental entities.

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Notice Title

2025 - Microsoft 365 Licensing Direct Award

Notice Description

Exclusive of VAT: PS31,090.92 Inclusive of VAT: 37,309.10 Microsoft 365 licensing renewal. Original DA extended for an additional 6 months crossing the PS25k threshold due to lack of support from MSP (not software provider) to support a timely competition. There are no extensions of options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008352-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armouries.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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