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PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement" was conducted by Southampton City Council. This contract, centred on IT services, specifically involves managing imported foodstuffs through the Port of Southampton using the PHILIS database software. The procurement process concluded with a contract awarded to East Suffolk Council, located in Woodbridge, United Kingdom, who will serve as the supplier. This contract spans from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2027, with a gross value of £36,000. The procurement utilised a direct method under the category of services, and the award status is currently active as of 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and support. Firms that have a focus on public sector clients and have experience in providing comprehensive software solutions for health and port services will find this type of procurement beneficial for growth. Such businesses can leverage this contract as a reference for similar public procurement opportunities where there is a need for technical support and software management at strategic public facilities like ports. The contract underscores the potential for developing robust business relationships with governmental entities, enhancing a company's portfolio and credentials in the public sector.

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Notice Title

PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement

Notice Description

PHILIS Software licence & support. This is the database used by Port Health to control and manage imported foodstuffs into the UK via the Port of Southampton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a856
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050607-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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