Award

Award of F5A-017-2526 Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement & Associated Services

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 17:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and associated services, under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 3 (Software). This award is the result of a mini competition, signed on October 2, 2026, following an evaluation based on 70% quality and 30% price criteria. Phoenix Software Ltd, based in Surrey, emerged as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £7,262,943.39. The contract period commences on March 31, 2026, lasting until March 31, 2029, with no extensions planned. This award marks the conclusion of the tender stage, transitioning into the active implementation phase.

For businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, this tender offers substantial opportunities for growth and collaboration with a major public body. It presents prospects for companies able to support large-scale digital and technological transformation initiatives, particularly those proficient in Microsoft Enterprise Agreements and related services. The focus on quality in the selection process highlights the importance of offering robust technical solutions tailored to meet the strategic needs of organisations like the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, making this an attractive opportunity for established software and technology services providers.

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Notice Title

Award of F5A-017-2526 Provision of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement & Associated Services

Notice Description

This is a mini competition from Lot 3: Software of the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2.SFRS has a requirement to appoint a new strategic partner in the provision of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) & associated Services.The requirement comes as SFRS' existing Microsoft EA expires on the 31st March 2026, and the Microsoft services currently being consumed are required beyond the expiry of this existing contract.In addition to the provision of standard Microsoft EA services, SFRS is looking to partner with a supplier to support its digital and technology transformation, as well as delivery of our ambitious DDAT strategy currently being developed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816539
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553106
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£7,262,943 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ACCESS PAYSUITE

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS

GREEN MARINE(UK

HARVEY NASH

LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

OPTIMAL ECONOMICS

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

VOLUNTAS

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