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Renewal of Microsoft Unified Advanced Support

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has recently concluded a public procurement process for the renewal of Microsoft Unified Advanced Support, classified under 'General public services' in the industry category. The procurement was handled through a direct award from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Gcloud14. This contract, valued at £209,648.43, was awarded on 16 December 2024 and ensures continued support for the Council's strategic investment in Microsoft M365 licensing, which includes essential tools such as Outlook email, Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and various other software and security products. This procurement is classified as limited, implying an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, deemed outside the directive's application scope.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses involved in IT support and software services, particularly those specialising in Microsoft products. Although the direct award indicates exclusivity in support provision by Microsoft Limited, it demonstrates the value local authorities place on advanced and reliable software support systems. Businesses in technology and software development, especially those offering supplemental services to Microsoft products, could benefit from understanding such procurement needs, potentially preparing them for future tenders where direct competition might be applicable. Such information can guide businesses in tailoring their services to meet the standards and expectations demonstrated by significant procurements like this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Microsoft Unified Advanced Support

Notice Description

The Council has invested strategically in Microsoft M365 licencing which supports service delivery. The licences are essential due to the comprehensive suite of tools and software they provide which enhance operational efficiency and productivity. The M365 licences comprises Outlook email, Microsoft Office products, SharePoint data storage, Microsoft Teams and a range of other software tools and security products. These Microsoft products are key in supporting the Council run its business. The route to market was a direct award from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Gcloud14 to Microsoft Limited for Microsoft Unified Advanced Support. Microsoft Limited are the only supplier able to provide support for these Microsoft products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- The Council has invested strategically in Microsoft M365 licencing which supports service delivery. The licences are essential due to the comprehensive suite of tools and software they provide which enhance operational efficiency and productivity. The M365 licences comprises Outlook email, Microsoft Office products, SharePoint data storage, Microsoft Teams and a range of other software tools and security products. These Microsoft products are key in supporting the Council run its business. The route to market was a direct award from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Gcloud14 to Microsoft Limited for Microsoft Unified Advanced Support. Microsoft Limited are the only supplier able to provide support for these Microsoft products.

Procurement Information

The route to market was a direct award from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Gcloud14 to Microsoft Limited for Microsoft Unified Advanced Support. Microsoft Limited are the only supplier able to provide support for these Microsoft products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787545
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521575
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
£209,648 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynsey Bennett
Contact Email
lynseybennett@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521575
    Renewal of Microsoft Unified Advanced Support - The Council has invested strategically in Microsoft M365 licencing which supports service delivery. The licences are essential due to the comprehensive suite of tools and software they provide which enhance operational efficiency and productivity. The M365 licences comprises Outlook email, Microsoft Office products, SharePoint data storage, Microsoft Teams and a range of other software tools and security products. These Microsoft products are key in supporting the Council run its business. The route to market was a direct award from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Gcloud14 to Microsoft Limited for Microsoft Unified Advanced Support. Microsoft Limited are the only supplier able to provide support for these Microsoft products.

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