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Microsoft Software Licences

SALIX FINANCE LTD

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Salix Finance Ltd, a body governed by public law located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Microsoft Software Licences," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and involves the procurement of goods. The award stage of the procurement process was completed, culminating in the signing of a contract on 26th February 2026. The contract, valued at £400,000, was executed under the G-Cloud 14 Framework, providing a call-off arrangement with the option for a 12-month extension at the same cost. Though the lot for Microsoft Software Licenses was cancelled, the tender was awarded directly to Phoenix Software Limited, benefiting from a procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in providing software solutions, particularly those specialising in licensing and cloud services. Large enterprises like Phoenix Software Limited, which can offer competitive pricing, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The use of frameworks like G-Cloud allows businesses to gain direct access to public sector contracts, streamlining the procurement process and enabling direct awards. Such opportunities can enhance a business's portfolio, broaden their market reach, and secure long-term engagements with public sector buyers like Salix Finance Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Software Licences

Notice Description

Call-off Contract under G-Cloud 14 Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft Software Licenses. Additional information: PS200000 excluding VAT per annum with optional 12 month extension at same cost

Options: 12 month extension available

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via the G-Cloud Framework 14, this frameworks allows for a direct award after a longlisting and shortlisting process. Phoenix were the cheapest on price for these licenses to allow Salix to direct award to them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019781-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALIX FINANCE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
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

Further Information

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