---
title: "PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a856"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a856

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement" was conducted by Southampton City Council. This contract, centred on IT services, specifically involves managing imported foodstuffs through the Port of Southampton using the PHILIS database software. The procurement process concluded with a contract awarded to East Suffolk Council, located in Woodbridge, United Kingdom, who will serve as the supplier. This contract spans from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2027, with a gross value of £36,000. The procurement utilised a direct method under the category of services, and the award status is currently active as of 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and support. Firms that have a focus on public sector clients and have experience in providing comprehensive software solutions for health and port services will find this type of procurement beneficial for growth. Such businesses can leverage this contract as a reference for similar public procurement opportunities where there is a need for technical support and software management at strategic public facilities like ports. The contract underscores the potential for developing robust business relationships with governmental entities, enhancing a company's portfolio and credentials in the public sector.

## Notice

PHILIS Software licence & support. This is the database used by Port Health to control and manage imported foodstuffs into the UK via the Port of Southampton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050607-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050607-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050607-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- http://www.southampton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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