Managed Service Provider and Transformation Support

SALIX FINANCE LTD

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves SALIX FINANCE LTD, a public authority in the central government sector based in London, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Managed Service Provider and Transformation Support" falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 22nd June 2026 to 22nd December 2027. A direct award procurement method was used, following specific technical requirements, and Phoenix Software Limited is designated as the supplier. The gross value of the contract is £229,658.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those experienced in managed IT and transformation services. Companies with expertise in consultancy and software development will find this contract beneficial due to the tailored service requirements laid out by SALIX FINANCE LTD. Large-scale enterprises similar to Phoenix Software Limited, with a proven track record of handling extensive public sector IT projects, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, allowing them to expand their client base and demonstrate their capability in managing government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Managed Service Provider and Transformation Support

Notice Description

Procurement of Managed reactive IT and IT transformation services

Procurement Information

Having followed the buying guidance from the GCA for G-Cloud 14, a long-listing and short-listing exercise using Salix's required bespoke technical requirements was done. Phoenix and the managed service provider listing with ID 829779439239507 was the only outcome. Following this, a discovery call was undertaken with Phoenix to ensure this was suitable and the direct award was made following this call.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b038
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053974-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£191,381 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 22 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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