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MS365 ESA Agreement

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has successfully completed the procurement process for renewing the MS365 ESA Agreement through an open procedure. This contract, classified under the goods category, aims to support the council’s communication infrastructure with Microsoft Teams for the period from 2025 to 2028. Awarded to Softcat Plc, the contract covers the utilisation of the Microsoft 365 systems across West Lothian Council and is valued at £1,725,606 GBP. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with the delivery location specified as UKM78—Livingston, West Lothian.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital technology solutions, particularly those experienced with Microsoft products. Businesses that are adept at providing integrated communication platforms and ensuring compliance with software licensing would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. With the ongoing demand for remote and office working solutions, this procurement underscores the relevance of robust digital infrastructure in the public sector, creating avenues for partnerships and future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MS365 ESA Agreement

Notice Description

Renewal of MS365 ESA Agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

WLC utilises the Microsoft 365 systems for MS Teams across the council for instant communication and virtual meetings. The requirement is to onboard the platform corporately and to renew the ESA contract for the next 3 years 2025 to 2028 The solution must be capable of providing the communication services required to facilitate remote and office working, whilst ensuring the council remains compliant with Microsoft licensing.. Direct Award via the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework (ComIT 3 - Complete IT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796559
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528503
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
£1,725,606 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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