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Provision of a Microsoft Services Delivery Manager

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Lanarkshire Council, which has issued a tender titled "Provision of a Microsoft Services Delivery Manager" aimed at renewing the Microsoft Services Delivery Manager service. This procurement is categorised under services, specifically within the industry domain of Information Technology (IT) support. The process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of bids that took place prior to the award date of 22 June 2021. The contract, valued at £78,861, is located in Hamilton, UK, and falls under a selective procurement method, specifically a Restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those experienced in Microsoft technologies and software support. Businesses that specialise in providing comprehensive IT services, particularly those capable of direct engagement with Microsoft for support and management, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the restricted nature of the procedure, this contract likely favours larger firms with a direct line to Microsoft, allowing for a unique competitive stance in the service management market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Microsoft Services Delivery Manager

Notice Description

The procurement is a renewal of the previous years' Microsoft Services Delivery Manager service. The service provides support to the Council and provides a direct link to Microsoft Ltd for the services and optimises and assists with expansion of full use the Office365 license estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under the Council's Standing Order 9.3.1 for the following reason:- The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and no alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. Unified Support in only available direct from Microsoft as it is based on the Council's software spend. Microsoft Ltd provide unlimited reactive support for all our technologies and proactive engagements and Service Management to deliver. They also build in education and health assessments that only they can provide. Microsoft do not resell via partners or any other agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422261
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,861 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 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
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
Post Town
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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422261
    Provision of a Microsoft Services Delivery Manager - The procurement is a renewal of the previous years' Microsoft Services Delivery Manager service. The service provides support to the Council and provides a direct link to Microsoft Ltd for the services and optimises and assists with expansion of full use the Office365 license estate.

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