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External Support for Microsoft Agreements

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process aimed at appointing a service provider for "External Support for Microsoft Agreements." This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is primarily located in Paisley, UK. The procedure is classified as an open tender and is in the award stage, with the contract valued at £150,000. The successful bidder—Phoenix Software—was awarded the contract on 26 May 2022, which commenced on 8 July 2022 and has a one-year duration with options to extend until 7 July 2025.

This procurement opportunity is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT service support, specifically those familiar with Microsoft products and agreements. Businesses that can provide proactive and reactive support services, ensuring minimal disruption to council operations, will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Furthermore, potential bidders are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to deliver community benefits, which may enhance their competitive edge in this public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

External Support for Microsoft Agreements

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Service Provider for the provision of external support for the Microsoft Agreements the Council currently has in place. This support will be required proactively and reactively to ensure minimal disruption in the use of these Microsoft products. The Contract will commence on 8 July 2022 and will be in place for a period of one year with an option to extend for 12 months on two occasions until no later than 7 July 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise will be conducted as a Below GPA Procurement Threshold Open Tender. The specification for this requirement and instructions to tender can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which will be uploaded to the Public Contract Scotland - Tender portal.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months on two occasions until no later than 7th July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681988
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451529
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2022 - 7 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerri-Anne Ben Ammar
Contact Email
kerri-anne.benammar@renfrewshire.gov.uk, rachel.o'neill@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439670
    External Support for Microsoft Agreements - Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Service Provider for the provision of external support for the Microsoft Agreements the Council currently has in place. This support will be required proactively and reactively to ensure minimal disruption in the use of these Microsoft products. The Contract will commence on 8 July 2022 and will be in place for a period of one year with an option to extend for 12 months on two occasions until no later than 7 July 2025.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451529
    External Support for Microsoft Agreements - Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Service Provider for the provision of external support for the Microsoft Agreements the Council currently has in place. This support will be required proactively and reactively to ensure minimal disruption in the use of these Microsoft products. The Contract will commence on 8 July 2022 and will be in place for a period of one year with an option to extend for 12 months on two occasions until no later than 7 July 2025.

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