---
title: "Microsoft M365 Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f535"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f535.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOCUS"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Microsoft M365 Licensing

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOCUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f535

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## Summary

Transport Focus, a public authority under central government located in London, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply and management of Microsoft 365 licenses. This award stage follows a legally based procurement process under the UKPGA 2023/54, conducted as an open, below threshold competition. The contract was awarded to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, with an active contract running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The procurement focused on goods within the software package and information systems industry, ensuring zero downtime during license transfer or migration.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software solutions to engage with central public authorities like Transport Focus. Companies that can offer robust licensing management services, including self-service portals and value-added services such as training, are particularly well-suited to compete in these types of tenders. There is potential for continuous business growth through future contracts and renewals, provided they can meet specific selection criteria, such as providing references and meeting accreditation standards like SOC2 or Cyber Essentials.

## Notice

Transport Focus invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the supply and management of Microsoft 365 licenses. The objective is to streamline licensing procurement, align renewal dates, with zero downtime during license transfer or migration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031294-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOCUS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| 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

- 7 Apr 2026 at 09:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031294-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 16:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082672-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031294-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082672-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9138

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.transportfocus.org.uk

## Provenance

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