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title: "CEFAS24-85 Contract for Micro Focus Content Manager Licences"
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# CEFAS24-85 Contract for Micro Focus Content Manager Licences

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98d43406-60bd-421d-b10f-d62bf2e5c7db

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS24-85 Contract for Micro Focus Content Manager Licences" has been completed. This contract was conducted by Cefas, a notable organisation located in Lowestoft, UK, and pertains to the industry category of information technology services. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage with Phoenix Software being selected as the supplier. Contract activities are set to take place from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026 in the East of England, suggesting a strategic investment of £83,954.77 in GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised software management solutions, to expand their portfolio. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are specifically suitable to engage in such contracts as the suitability criteria highlight their potential for successful delivery. Companies looking to strengthen their market presence could benefit from engaging in framework agreements similar to this, which often promise long-term partnership opportunities and stable revenue streams.

## Notice

Micro Focus Content Manager Licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9809a51f-eecb-413d-a7c6-d158224f3973 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,979 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,933 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| 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

- 29 Apr 2025 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9809a51f-eecb-413d-a7c6-d158224f3973
- 27 Jun 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74650d7a-c8d0-493c-8980-d3ecee9ddefa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9809a51f-eecb-413d-a7c6-d158224f3973
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74650d7a-c8d0-493c-8980-d3ecee9ddefa
  27th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca16ff02-6618-45fe-bdc3-5a1a193ee772
  CEFAS24-85 PS Y23065 Form of Direct Award - CEFAS - Microfocus_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/060a7454-f036-4b07-b82e-99b559829be8
  CEFAS24-85 PS Y23065 Form of Direct Award - CEFAS - Microfocus_Redacted

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