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title: "BESA SFG20 Enterprise License FY26-27"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-225bb6e0-0747-4776-ab8a-c31c53c6d806"
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published: "2026-07-21"
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# BESA SFG20 Enterprise License FY26-27

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-225bb6e0-0747-4776-ab8a-c31c53c6d806

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding of a contract titled "BESA SFG20 Enterprise License FY26-27" within the license management software package industry (CPV code 48218000). The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £219,117, covers a range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tendering phase concluded on 24th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2027. The awarded supplier is BESA Publications Limited, a large-scale enterprise.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities, particularly for large enterprises in the software licensing sector. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find it less suitable, larger companies with established capacity in providing comprehensive license management solutions could benefit from participating in such framework agreements. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence as a supplier provides an opportunity to build long-term client relationships and enhance a company's portfolio through government contracts.

## Notice

Notice of awarded contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d05f30-d494-4797-98f0-997f606f0a34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,117 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,117 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BESA PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d05f30-d494-4797-98f0-997f606f0a34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d05f30-d494-4797-98f0-997f606f0a34
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c0200e9-6af9-4c4d-9a26-319a3b45ef89
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