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title: "Microsoft Software Licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f887a047-5a1c-4969-ac6c-55c8b3905c2b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
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# Microsoft Software Licence

Buyer: ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f887a047-5a1c-4969-ac6c-55c8b3905c2b

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Orwell Housing Association Ltd, titled "Microsoft Software Licence," involves the direct award of a contract for Microsoft licensing renewal under the Procurement Services framework. The contract, amounting to £410,436.22, focuses on license management software development services classified under CPV code 72212218. The entire procurement process is characterised by a selective method of procurement, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, commences from 1 January 2026 and will span three years until 31 December 2028, covering the East of England region, United Kingdom. The award stage of this procurement was recorded on 16 December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those adept at managing software licenses. Given the value and scale of the contract, large-scale businesses such as Phoenix Software Ltd are well-equipped to handle the requirements of this engagement. Although geared towards bigger enterprises, companies seeking to expand into framework agreements may find enlightening insights by observing the engagement model and delivery approach involved in this procurement. The opportunity underlines the demand for strategic partnerships and specialised services in the software sector.

## Notice

Orwell Housing Association Ltd are direct awarding a contract for the provision of our Microsoft licencing renewal via the Procurement Services framework under Software products and associated services Y23065. FTS Notice ref 2023/S 000-024156 The contract commenced on 1 January 2026 for 3 years, expiring on 31 December 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1544948b-17a9-4427-aae9-b7d36dd60d03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,436 |
| 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 | ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP2 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| 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

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1544948b-17a9-4427-aae9-b7d36dd60d03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1544948b-17a9-4427-aae9-b7d36dd60d03
  13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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