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26 Jun 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Microsoft 2025" was initiated by Swindon Borough Council, a regional authority based in the United Kingdom, and reached the award stage on 26th June 2026. The contract pertains to the software package and information systems industry with a focus on Microsoft Licensing. Despite being completed, a relevant lot for Microsoft Volume Licensing was cancelled. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, conducted under the legal basis CELEX: 32014L0024. Notably, the active contract was signed with Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale supplier located in York, on 25th June 2026, valued at approximately £2,010,943 GBP.

The "Microsoft 2025" contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large software suppliers with expertise in volume licensing and public sector engagements. Businesses that can deliver high-quality software solutions while aligning with the criteria emphasising social value and capacity alongside competitive pricing, are well-suited for such contracts. This limited procurement approach favours established entities with strong regional and project-specific know-how, offering them avenues to secure valuable long-term partnerships within the public sector, specifically focusing on technology services.

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Notice Title

Microsoft 2025

Notice Description

Microsoft Licensing

Procurement Information

CCS NFC 196 Microsoft Aggregation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060196-2026
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
£2,010,943 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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