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Supply and Support of Microsoft Licences

South Lanarkshire Council

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02 Jul 2021 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Lanarkshire Council, which is based in Hamilton, UK, seeking to obtain the supply and support of Microsoft licences. The tender, titled "Supply and Support of Microsoft Licences," is categorised under services in the public order and safety industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award has been completed as of June 1, 2021. The engagement took place through the Scottish Procurement Software Value Added Re-seller Framework to streamline resources for the council.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in information technology services, software licensing, and support solutions. Enterprises capable of delivering Microsoft technologies and related support services could greatly benefit from this tender, as it highlights the council’s significant reliance on Microsoft products across their IT infrastructure. The contract value of £4,500,000 indicates the potential for sizeable projects, making it ideal for medium to large organisations equipped to handle such substantial demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Support of Microsoft Licences

Notice Description

The Council is a major user of Microsoft products across both its corporate and educational IT infrastructure. All desktop, laptop and tablet end user devices use the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite of applications including Microsoft Teams. Microsoft server products are used to run Council applications such as user account authentication, email and document management. Even where a device may appear not to use Microsoft products, such as a corporate smartphone, it indirectly connects to applications that make use of Microsoft technology. All the above requires to be licensed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Procurement's Software Value Added Re-seller Framework was identified as a compliant route to market. Scottish Procurement have already undertaken their own tender process so this in turn saves Council resources. The Software Value Added Re-seller Framework is a single source framework which means there is only one participant in the Framework - Softcat (UK) PLC. The Direct Award was undertaken in compliance with the call off procedures detailed within the buyer guide for the Framework and in line with it's Terms and Conditions.. Weighting was not included in the direct award as the framework is single source.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659075
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420117
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420117
    Supply and Support of Microsoft Licences - The Council is a major user of Microsoft products across both its corporate and educational IT infrastructure. All desktop, laptop and tablet end user devices use the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite of applications including Microsoft Teams. Microsoft server products are used to run Council applications such as user account authentication, email and document management. Even where a device may appear not to use Microsoft products, such as a corporate smartphone, it indirectly connects to applications that make use of Microsoft technology. All the above requires to be licensed.

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