Award

Microsoft SCE and ESA Licences

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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21 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland has completed a direct award procurement process titled "Microsoft SCE and ESA Licences." This procurement falls under the industry category of "General public services" and is located in Edinburgh. The tender was initiated without prior publication for competition, leveraging the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Framework, with a total contract value of £386,914.20. The key dates include the contract being signed on 17 March 2025, and the procurement status is currently listed as complete. The awarded contract involves the supply of Microsoft SCE and ESA licences, with Computacenter being the designated supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software licensing and related services. Companies that are well-versed in government procurement processes and hold the required accreditation for software value-added reseller services will be well-positioned to compete. As the procurement process was conducted through a direct award, businesses with established frameworks and proven reliability stand to benefit. Large entities like Computacenter, which can meet the extensive and specific requirements outlined by government frameworks, are examples of suitable candidates that can potentially leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft SCE and ESA Licences

Notice Description

Direct Award for Microsoft SCE and ESA Licence against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Framework (SP-21-034) Contract Reference number: 17/04/039

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award for Microsoft SCE and ESA Licences against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Framework (SP-21-034) Contract Reference number: 17/04/039

Procurement Information

Direct Award for Microsoft SCE and ESA Licences against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Framework (SP-21-034) Contract Reference number: 17/04/039

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526595
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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£386,914 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months 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
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Susan Gothard
Contact Email
susan.gothard@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313144215

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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