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CPT_25_48 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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18 Feb 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has successfully completed the award stage of their procurement process titled "CPT_25_48 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement," which falls under the Information Technology Services industry category. This process involves awarding a contract to provide Enterprise Subscription Agreement Licencing for Microsoft software and Azure services. The contract, valued at up to £6,600,000 including VAT, will commence on 1 May 2026 and last until 30 April 2029. The procurement was executed using a limited method under the Healthtrust Europe ICT Solutions framework agreement and did not involve a prior call for competition, in adherence to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The services will be delivered across the UK, and the award has been made to Phoenix Software Ltd, effective as of 13 February 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for Microsoft certified partners and businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with proven capacity in team resourcing, technical service delivery, and considerations for social value, diversity and inclusion, and environmental impact. Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier, emerged as the successful bidder, highlighting the competitive landscape for businesses well-versed in handling enterprise software agreements. Such contracts enable businesses to strengthen their portfolios and deepen ties within the public sector, presenting both direct opportunities to grow revenue and indirect chances to enhance their market credibility and expertise.

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Notice Title

CPT_25_48 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to a Microsoft certified partner for the provision of Enterprise Subscription Agreement Licencing so it can continue to use Microsoft software and Azure services. The contract will commence on the 1st of May 2026, with a term of three years ending on the 30th of April 2029. The estimated total contract value is up to PS6,600,000 (inclusive of VAT) over the three year duration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to a Microsoft certified partner for the provision of Enterprise Subscription Agreement Licencing so it can continue to use Microsoft software and Azure services. This contract was awarded via Healthtrust Europe ICT Solutions framework

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded using the Healthtrust Europe ICT Solutions framework agreement, which was procured in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06570f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014761-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Zainab Mulla
Contact Email
zainab.mulla@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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