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NAC/MC/5051 Provision of Microsoft M365 licenses

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns a contract titled "NAC/MC/5051 Provision of Microsoft M365 licenses" initiated by North Ayrshire Council. This tender falls under the goods category and was executed via an open procedure as a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework (Lot 3). The contract, which includes the provision of various Microsoft licenses for council use, has a total value of £2,137,290.81 and was awarded on May 27, 2021. Delivery addresses are situated within the regions of UKM93 and UKM63, primarily involving the locality of Irvine in Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technology sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and related services. Companies with expertise in Microsoft products—especially M365, Visio, Audio-Conferencing Software, Power BI, and SQL Server—would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, the tender environment, which included five bids with one from a small or medium-sized enterprise, suggests a competitive yet accessible market for both large suppliers and SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

NAC/MC/5051 Provision of Microsoft M365 licenses

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council require Microsoft licences for whole Council use. This requirement includes MS365, Visio, Audio-Conferencing Software, Power Bi and SQL Server licences. The contract is being procured as a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework (Lot 3).

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require Microsoft licences for whole Council use. This requirement includes MS365, Visio, Audio-Conferencing Software, Power Bi and SQL Server licences. The contract is being procured as a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework (Lot 3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000656989
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417874
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,137,290 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417874
    NAC/MC/5051 Provision of Microsoft M365 licenses - North Ayrshire Council require Microsoft licences for whole Council use. This requirement includes MS365, Visio, Audio-Conferencing Software, Power Bi and SQL Server licences. The contract is being procured as a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework (Lot 3).

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