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Microsoft M365 Licences Renewal

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Microsoft M365 Licences Renewal" was led by North Ayrshire Council. The contract falls under the industry category of goods and was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition. The key dates involved include the contract award on 15th July 2024, with a total contract value of £2,273,253.43. The contract location is based in Irvine, UK.

This tender for Microsoft M365 Licences Renewal awarded by North Ayrshire Council presents business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of IT and software solutions. Companies with experience in software procurement and licensing solutions would be well-suited to compete. The awarding of this contract also signifies potential future collaborations with North Ayrshire Council and Insight Direct (UK) Ltd in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft M365 Licences Renewal

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Services, in partnership with Scotland Excel, recently ran an aggregate competition (NFC166) to assist customers in securing best value for money for Microsoft Licence Solutions Partners. North Ayrshire Council were included in this group of customers. This competition was run against Lot 3 - Software of the CCS framework Technology Products and Associated Services and was awarded to Insight Direct Ltd.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Commercial Services, in partnership with Scotland Excel, recently ran an aggregate competition (NFC166) to assist customers in securing best value for money for Microsoft Licence Solutions Partners. North Ayrshire Council were included in this group of customers. This competition was run against Lot 3 - Software of the CCS framework Technology Products and Associated Services and was awarded to Insight Direct Ltd.

Procurement Information

Crown Commercial Services, in partnership with Scotland Excel, recently ran an aggregate competition (NFC166) to assist customers in securing best value for money for Microsoft Licence Solutions Partners. North Ayrshire Council were included in this group of customers. This competition was run against Lot 3 - Software of the CCS framework Technology Products and Associated Services and was awarded to Insight Direct Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771397
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509873
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,273,253 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20241 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
andrewkerr@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
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=JUL509873
    Microsoft M365 Licences Renewal - Crown Commercial Services, in partnership with Scotland Excel, recently ran an aggregate competition (NFC166) to assist customers in securing best value for money for Microsoft Licence Solutions Partners. North Ayrshire Council were included in this group of customers. This competition was run against Lot 3 - Software of the CCS framework Technology Products and Associated Services and was awarded to Insight Direct Ltd.

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