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CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Shetland Islands Council for the "CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses" is linked to the goods industry category, specifically targeted at license management software packages. The contracting process has reached its award stage with the contract signed on 12th March 2026. The procurement method used is limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as part of a National Framework Agreement. The delivery address for the items is in the region UKM66, Shetland. The procurement description is centred around Microsoft Licensing, with no options available for the lot, and the contract's status is active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and management solutions, particularly those dealing with Microsoft products. The procurement was secured by Ultima Business Solutions, indicating that large-scale suppliers with established expertise in handling substantial licensing contracts might find similar opportunities rewarding. Firms with capabilities in meeting strict price criteria and delivering within stipulated frameworks, especially under limited procurement methods, are well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. This contract, valued at £1,573,154, exemplifies the potential business growth for companies adept at managing high-value contracts in the software and IT industry.

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Notice Title

CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

Microsoft Licensing

Procurement Information

Called off from a National Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022578-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,573,154 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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