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title: "IT Software Partnetship"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce96e389-45e7-4225-9499-21c5a4a11aa0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2025-02-07"
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# IT Software Partnetship

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce96e389-45e7-4225-9499-21c5a4a11aa0

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, located in Bristol, England, has completed a procurement process titled "IT Software Partnership" for the procurement of commodity product licences in the software package and information systems category. The contract, valued at £8,100,000, was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited and covers the contract period from 19th December 2024 to 19th December 2027. This selective procurement process, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, progressed to the award stage with the awarding decision made on 18th December 2024 and published on 7th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software packages and information systems. SMEs are identified as suitable candidates for similar future tenders, offering them a significant chance to secure high-value contracts and expand their business reach within the public sector. The focus on commodity product licenses suggests that businesses with a strong portfolio in software solutions and a capacity to engage in framework agreements would be well-suited to compete and thrive.

## Notice

Software partner to support us with procurement of commodity product licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d812155a-fc6f-40a6-bd1b-4348029a4402 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,100,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 7 Feb 2025 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d812155a-fc6f-40a6-bd1b-4348029a4402

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d812155a-fc6f-40a6-bd1b-4348029a4402
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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