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title: "Az Guardian Managed service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51effce9-8160-4099-8d73-3f1e418fa157"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Az Guardian Managed service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51effce9-8160-4099-8d73-3f1e418fa157

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the "Az Guardian Managed service," involving the purchase of a license management software package. The procurement, belonging to the goods category, was conducted through a competitive quotation process below threshold levels. It has concluded with an award update as of 14th April 2026, with the initial award published on 17th February 2025. The contract commenced on 1st March 2025 and will last until 29th February 2028. The managed service will be delivered to NG12 5GG, England.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses involved in license management software development or related IT services. While the procurement has been awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, representing large-scale enterprises, the process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The limited procurement method underscores the potential for targeted growth for businesses that can offer competitive solutions in managing digital licenses and subscriptions, particularly those looking to expand their client base with significant organisations like UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Az Guardian Managed service. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation. ***Contract Variation 001 has been conducted to scale up the individual subscriptions, and the terms under which subscriptions can be added and removed clarified. The total additional cost due to variation 001 is totalled at PS2,800.00 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7fc7-ae69-4a3c-8251-6fe4df000877 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,600 |
| 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

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7fc7-ae69-4a3c-8251-6fe4df000877
- 17 Feb 2025 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7fc7-ae69-4a3c-8251-6fe4df000877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7fc7-ae69-4a3c-8251-6fe4df000877
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac63fbdd-af84-4c2f-9849-313cdd6e1064

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