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Award of Provision of Microsoft EES Licences

UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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20 Dec 2024 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The UHI Executive Office has awarded a contract for the Provision of Microsoft EES Licences in the category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement, tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands on behalf of several Academic Partners including UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, and others, follows a Mini Competition via Lot 1 of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (ITS4042 SU). The contract was awarded on 20 December 2024, and the tender period is set to commence on 2 January 2025. The procurement stage is Award, and the contract, valued between £964,566.72 and £1,064,733.12, is currently active. The key location for this procurement is Inverness, Scotland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licences and IT services, providing a platform for growth through collaboration with a prestigious academic institution. Companies like Phoenix Software, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space. Businesses in the IT sector, particularly those with experience in providing large-scale software solutions to educational institutions, stand to benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. The collaborative nature of the project, involving multiple educational partners, also suggests potential for additional future contracts and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Microsoft EES Licences

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of Academic Partners, have a requirement for the Provision of Microsoft EES Licences.It should be noted that this Contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of the Academic Partners stated below:- UHI Executive Office- UHI Argyll- UHI Inverness- UHI Moray- UHI North, West and Hebrides- UHI Perth- UHI Orkney- UHI Shetland- Highland Theological College- Sabhal Mor Ostaig

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780487
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520806
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Marine Directorate, Procurement, Procurement and Commercial, Purchasing
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1412425913, +44 1463279000, +44 1786457700, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BRUKER

DELOITTE

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

PLANET OCEAN

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

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