Award

Microsoft Licencing

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process for the Microsoft Licencing contract, initiated by the Scottish Police Authority based in Glasgow, UK, has successfully reached the award stage. This tender falls under the industry category of public order and safety and is classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement process employed an open procedure for the acquisition of goods. The contract was signed on 1st July 2025 and awarded to Ultima Business Solutions, a large business based in Reading, UK. The contract covers a three-year Microsoft licencing subscription valued at £30,146,983.56.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology products and services, particularly those providing software solutions. Large enterprises capable of managing significant contracts will find this an attractive opportunity owing to the scale and value involved. As the tender process saw a competitive environment with seven electronic bids, businesses that are well-versed in providing technological solutions in the realm of public order and safety could benefit greatly by aligning themselves with similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licencing

Notice Description

The contract will cover the Authority's annual Microsoft licencing subscription for the three-year duration of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will cover the Authority's annual Microsoft licencing subscription for the three-year duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803870
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534277
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
£30,146,983 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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