Awarded contract

Who won: PHILIS Software licence & support fees agreement

A services contract from Southampton City Council, worth £30,000. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Southampton City Council

Value

£30,000

Published

28 May 2026

About this contract

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.

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