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Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS)

Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jan 2026 at 10:51

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Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of its Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS) contract, which is crucial for managing software compliance and optimising licensing costs. The tender, classified under information technology services (CPV 72222300), was awarded to Business Continuity Services Ltd, and involves the ICT Services department of the Council based in Paisley, UKM83. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The process reached the award stage on 8th January 2026, with the contract being signed on 19th December 2025. The total contract value is GBP 451,196.30, and it will span three years with an optional extension of two additional years, subject to the Council's discretion. The contract period commenced on 15th January 2026 and will conclude on 14th January 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on software management and compliance optimisation. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive software management solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs can leverage this contract for growth. Organisations prioritising quality service delivery, a pro-active approach to license compliance, and community benefits will find this tender beneficial as it emphasises such criteria in the award assessment process. Moreover, the allowance for electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment underlines the progressive digital approach, making it an attractive opportunity for tech-savvy enterprises eager to collaborate with public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS)

Notice Description

Renfrewsjore Council's ICT Service requires the renewal of its Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS) Contract. The SAMaaS provides analysis of the Council's data which ensures that software compliance issues are highlighted for action. The SAMaaS provider offers advice and support in the execution of these actions. It also helps the Council in its aim to reduce the number of contracts the Council has across various departments with the same Service Provider, allowing for more streamlined contract management and a reduction in costs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council's ICT Services requires the continued delivery of a Software Asset Management as a Service model as currently used by the Council for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 at the sole discretion of the Council. SAMaaS will provide analysis of the Council's data ensuring that software compliance issues are highlighted for action. They will offer advice and support in the execution of these actions and defend the Council's position in any compliance audit scenario. Whilst continuing to achieve full software compliance the next stage will be to optimise the Council's license usage through knowledge and review of the license models. The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)Threshold as an Open procedure. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Contract will have an option to extend of 2 years on 1 occasion at the sole discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05503e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001354-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£451,196 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Another notice will be published around 1 year prior to the expiry of this Contract.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Business Continuity Services Ltd

Further Information

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