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Provision of Microsoft Licencing Azure Storage and Consultancy

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Licensing, Azure Storage, and Consultancy has reached the award stage, completed as of 13 March 2026. Managed by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, situated in Lewes, UK, this contracting process falls within the goods category, specifically License management software packages and Information technology services. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract valued at GBP 10,600,871.55 signed on 5 March 2026. The procurement falls outside the scope of the directive, and the delivery is expected within the UK region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in license management and consultancy services. Companies capable of providing competitive pricing in software and consultancy services may find growth potential in collaborating with bodies governed by public law such as the Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex. While the award criteria focused solely on price, businesses experienced in delivering robust IT solutions across the UK could leverage similar procurement processes to enhance their market presence and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Licencing Azure Storage and Consultancy

Notice Description

The Provision of Microsoft Licencing Azure Storage and Consultancy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A price only further competition via Health Trust Europe . The cost per year is shown in the supplementary comments below.

Procurement Information

A price only further competition via Health Trust Europe . The cost per year is shown in the supplementary comments below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023055-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,600,871 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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