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title: "Provision of Microsoft Licenses"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# Provision of Microsoft Licenses

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d726aa22-be44-404e-a934-183d72ed7abf

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft Licenses," with the award stage finalised on 13th July 2026. This procurement, under the industry category of License Management Software Package, focuses on renewing the department's Microsoft license base and falls under the "goods" main procurement category. Located in London, United Kingdom, the process was initiated as a selective tender through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts from 30th June 2026 to 1st July 2029, with an awarded value of £28.2 million. The procurement process status is marked as complete, with the initial tender period having closed on 29th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in license management and IT service provision. Companies adept in managing large-scale software licenses and offering competitive solutions could benefit from such government contracts. The process was open to SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that smaller businesses with niche expertise or innovative offerings would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. Partnering with entities like Phoenix Software, which has been awarded, indicates the potential for growth through governmental collaborations.

## Notice

The requirement for this procurement is for the renewal of the department's Microsoft license base

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47075af8-a357-43e7-bb0b-0addd2fab7d4 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,200,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

- 13 Jul 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47075af8-a357-43e7-bb0b-0addd2fab7d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47075af8-a357-43e7-bb0b-0addd2fab7d4
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e0a1db9-fa64-48b2-ad1b-e9c0d1a86f1f
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