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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, United Kingdom, seeking IT services under the title "Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure Hosting." Categorised within the IT services industry, this contract was executed without prior tender publication, according to a limited procurement method, through the NHS SBS DWS2 Framework. Although initially scheduled with a single lot in mind, the tender stage was completed and a contract awarded to Softcat Plc on 19 June 2026, valuing £598,876.68. The procurement pertains specifically to the UKM94 region, with the status now marked as complete and the associated lot having been cancelled. Key stages concluded by the end of June 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises providing sophisticated IT services, such as cloud-based hosting and support. Large companies like Softcat Plc, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the competitiveness of this sector. Potential bidders with expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and Internet support would find such tenders highly relevant for expanding their portfolio, particularly within public sector frameworks that bypass traditional competitive bidding processes. The detailed scope and substantial contract value highlight the rewarding nature of specialising in public IT service provisions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded via the NHS SBS DWS2 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c061
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061348-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£598,876 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks 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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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