Award

Award of Microsoft SQL Licensing

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council, a regional local authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Award of Microsoft SQL Licensing" in the General Public Services industry category. Located in Newtown St Boswells, the contract was awarded following an open procedure and involved the procurement of MS SQL licences with Phoenix Software as the supplier. The procurement process started with a tender and culminated in an active contract signed on 30 January 2025, valued at £77,400.91. This contract is part of an aggregated procurement exercise through Crown Commercial Services, ensuring value for the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the tech industry, to engage in public sector contracts. With the procurement method being open, it levels the playing field for diverse businesses, including tech service providers with experience in software licensing. The framework arrangement with Crown Commercial Services also highlights potential for businesses to participate in large-scale, aggregated procurement exercises, which can drive growth through consistent and substantial contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Microsoft SQL Licensing

Notice Description

Award of MS SQL Licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790873
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524631
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
N/A
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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