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2026 Microsoft Licensing Renewal

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Royal Armouries Museum located in Leeds, United Kingdom, focuses on renewing their Microsoft CSP Licensing subscription. Categorised under IT services, the contract, valued at £38,313.72, involves various software packages including desktop publishing, project management, and exchange software. The tender follows a "Below threshold" procurement method, with its award status marked as active. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st April 2026, and the contract period spans from 2nd April 2026 to 1st April 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software consulting and development. PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in York, secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar-sized companies to compete successfully in this domain. With a focus on specialised IT solutions, businesses that can offer competitive and innovative software capabilities would be ideally suited to engage with tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

2026 Microsoft Licensing Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of our Microsoft CSP Licensing subscription for 12-months with no extension options. Contract Value Excluding VAT - PS31,928.10 Contract Value Including VAT - 38,313.72

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033698-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48315000 - Desktop-publishing software package

48316000 - Presentation software package

48317000 - Word-processing software package

48331000 - Project management software package

48516000 - Exchange software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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