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Award of MS D365 licenses

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Aberdeen City Council involves awarding a contract for Microsoft D365 licences. The main industry category falls under "services," specifically dealing with software technologies. This contract is being finalised in Aberdeen, UKM50. The relevant procurement stage is the Award, with the contract signed on 18th December 2025. The procurement method used was limited, indicating no prior publication of a call for competition as it is a direct award. The contract is valued at £4,958,000, emphasising a substantial investment in software services.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for established IT firms and software service providers looking to expand through public sector contracts. Ultima Business Solutions has been awarded the contract, suggesting that large-scale businesses with existing frameworks in technology products like Microsoft licensing are well-suited for such tenders. Firms experienced in public frameworks, such as those outlined by the Crown Commercial Services, are likely to find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Such contracts could provide leverage for businesses to enhance their software offerings and collaborate with regional authorities like Aberdeen City Council.

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Notice Title

Award of MS D365 licenses

Notice Description

Call off from Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services RM6098

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from Crown Commercial Services framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services, Lot 3 Software for provision of Microsfot D365 licensing

Procurement Information

This is a direct award under Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services Lot 3 Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551524
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
£4,958,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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