Award

Microsoft and Software Licences

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully completed the award stage of its procurement process for the contract titled "Microsoft and Software Licences," under the industry category of General Public Services. The procurement, conducted as an open procedure, took place in Edinburgh, and the contract was signed on 31st January 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is Trustmarque Solutions Limited, with a contract value of £8,411,934. This tender falls under the goods category and is covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software supply to grow, particularly those offering licencing solutions comparable to Microsoft products. Large businesses, especially those experienced in delivering comprehensive IT solutions to public authorities, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, engaging in this contract can help establish a strong foothold with regional or local authorities, leading to potential future opportunities. The procurement process highlights the demand for reliable and scalable software solutions within public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Microsoft and Software Licences

Notice Description

Supply of Microsoft and Software Licences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Microsoft and Software Licences. Please refer to: https://www.procurementservices.co.uk/our-solutions/frameworks/technology/software-products-and-associated-services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790516
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524650
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,411,934 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pauline Sutherland
Contact Email
pauline.suthereland@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

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