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MS Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Subscriptions

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) subscriptions, under the title "MS Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Subscriptions". The contract, with an award ID of "CC14585", was part of the general public services industry category. This procurement took place in Livingston, with the Council as the buying organisation. The process, completed through an open procedure, resulted in a contract signed on 25th February 2026 and valued at £456,900. The tender followed a mini-competition conducted by HealthTrust Europe on behalf of the Council using the ICT Solutions 3 Framework, and is categorised under CPV code 72000000. The final stage of this process is complete, with Phoenix Software chosen as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT and digital services, given the scope of providing EES subscriptions to educational entities. Large enterprises like Phoenix Software, which ultimately secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their capability to deliver comprehensive digital solutions. Moreover, businesses looking to expand within the public sector, especially those familiar with framework competitions, will find this type of contract appealing as it underscores the demand for advanced digital services in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

MS Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Subscriptions

Notice Description

Provision of MS EES Subscription Renewal

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council required the provision of Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) subscriptions. A mini-competition was undertaken by HealthTrust Europe on behalf of the Council through the ICT Solutions 3 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826056
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551307
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£456,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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