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title: "Microsoft Licencing - Aggregation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-376d3c1a-1928-46ad-8efc-d58a190981e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Microsoft Licencing - Aggregation

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-376d3c1a-1928-46ad-8efc-d58a190981e4

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed a procurement process for "Microsoft Licencing - Aggregation" in the IT and software industry category. This project involves license management software packages, with a focus on IT software solutions, and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 9th February 2026, while the contract runs from 30th June 2026 to 30th June 2029. The award has been made to Phoenix Software Ltd, highlighting a financial transaction amounting to £4,247,550.98.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT software and license management solutions. Ideal candidates to compete for such tenders include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or organisations experienced in providing comprehensive IT solutions under framework agreements. This opportunity provides a strategic partnership with the ICO, fostering potential future collaborations and enhancing sectoral reach and expertise in public sector technology solutions.

## Notice

Micrsoft licencing for the ICO estate through GCA aggregation NFC 196

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49191264-8df8-4029-b2f8-9c010c1a2df3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,705,651 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,247,550 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49191264-8df8-4029-b2f8-9c010c1a2df3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49191264-8df8-4029-b2f8-9c010c1a2df3
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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