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title: "Password Vault and PAM"
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# Password Vault and PAM

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4269a8ca-f137-48c5-98aa-49a5103e8e70

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has successfully awarded a contract titled "Password Vault and PAM" to Phoenix Software Limited. This contract falls under the Information Technology Services category, using the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a planned strategic procurement. The contract commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to run until 22nd February 2027, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods through to 22nd February 2029. The total contract is valued at £190,501.17, exclusive of VAT. Delivery is expected within the United Kingdom, primarily assisting the National Audit Office located in London, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in cybersecurity and IT service management. Businesses that offer robust password management and privileged access management (PAM) solutions are well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts. Given the suitability criteria, this procurement is favourable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), fostering innovation and strengthening industry partnerships. By engaging with government frameworks like the GCloud, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility in the sector, laying the groundwork for securing future government contracts.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Phoenix Software Limited using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The selected supplier will be providing Implementation and access to CyberArk password vault/management and PAM solution to the NAO, and the contract will run for an initial 12 months from Monday 23rd February 2026 to Monday 22nd February 2027 with optional 2, 12 months extensions to Thursday 22nd February 2029. The estimated total contract value, exclusive of VAT, is up to PS190,501.17 over the 3 years duration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/207b9575-dd01-413e-a776-1aac4c8a743c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,501 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,501 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/207b9575-dd01-413e-a776-1aac4c8a743c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/207b9575-dd01-413e-a776-1aac4c8a743c
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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