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title: "SIA 946 - Software Licensing Contract 2026"
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# SIA 946 - Software Licensing Contract 2026

Buyer: SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e54c3db-cc3b-429f-bf40-4dbbbad1a43f

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## Summary

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) recently concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the "SIA 946 - Software Licensing Contract 2026". The procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, is executed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. It caters to the software licensing needs of approximately 400 to 650 users within the SIA, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Based in the United Kingdom, the total contract value awarded is £800,000 to Phoenix Software Limited, with the award made public on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering non-Microsoft software solutions. While the contract is awarded, understanding such procurement processes can help businesses prepare for future similar opportunities in the sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in these procurement processes, enhancing their growth potential and positioning them favourably for upcoming tenders in the dynamic software licensing market.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by Security Industry Authority (SIA) and invites you to tender for the SIA 946 - Software Licensing Contract 2026. This is for the delivery of non-Microsoft software product/licencing/application requirements for the organisation. This requirement applies to an SIA user community currently comprising approximately 400 colleagues, with the total not expected to exceed 650 throughout the duration of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4066031e-17f1-4dba-9aed-6b956e160274 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 1UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| 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

- 30 Apr 2026 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4066031e-17f1-4dba-9aed-6b956e160274

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4066031e-17f1-4dba-9aed-6b956e160274
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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