---
title: "Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-01-22"
---

# Microsoft Licences

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8.json)

## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has completed a direct award process for Microsoft Licences, specifically Office 365 E1 and E3 subscriptions, to Phoenix Software Limited via the KCS Framework. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is classified using the CPV code 48000000. The contract is valued at £172,462.35 (excluding VAT) and spans from 1st August 2022 to 5th November 2025. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and key updates include multiple variations to accommodate increasing licence requirements as noted by the latest update on 22nd January 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the software and IT services industry, particularly those experienced with delivering software packages on a large scale. The increased demand for licences underscores the growing reliance on digital tools, offering sustained business growth potential for suppliers capable of providing robust software solutions tailored to public sector requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly beneficial as the suitability criteria highlight preferences towards such entities.

## Notice

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This requirement is for Office 365 Licences that are E1 and E3 Subscriptions and this is a Direct Award to Phoenix Software Ltd via KCS Framework Variation 001,002,003 has been conducted to cover the increase of licences. Variation 004 has been conducted to cover the increase of licences and as a result of this the overall contract value is PS172,462.35 exc. VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33ed53c-4af8-45ad-b3ea-acabb87a9b25 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 5 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,462 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,462 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 10:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33ed53c-4af8-45ad-b3ea-acabb87a9b25
- 3 Jul 2024 at 08:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33ed53c-4af8-45ad-b3ea-acabb87a9b25
- 17 Aug 2022 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33ed53c-4af8-45ad-b3ea-acabb87a9b25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33ed53c-4af8-45ad-b3ea-acabb87a9b25
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/921b6d9c-bd36-4886-83e8-a7c592cc6410
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/770664e9-1e1d-4a37-b6f2-bec86e98811f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c558808-df90-43d1-9e40-05ecd1d8404c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7ed72d1-c001-4f03-b95e-e3a388ef23bc

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44d22ac5-25ba-4569-8daf-0f19b20136c8.json.