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CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Shetland Islands Council, located at 8 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland, whose role in the contracting process is that of the buyer and central purchasing body. The contract, titled "CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses," falls under the general public services category and pertains to the procurement of goods, specifically Microsoft Licensing, within the region UKM66. Conducted using a limited procurement method, this award procedure was executed without prior publication due to its basis on a National Framework Agreement. The contract was signed on 12th March 2026, and as of this date, the process has reached its completion stage with Ultima Business Solutions as the appointed supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale technology-focused businesses looking to expand their presence or secure contracts within public sector services, particularly in the supply of software licensing. Ultima Business Solutions, a large-scale supplier based in Reading, was successful in securing the contract, valued at GBP 1,573,154, by offering competitive pricing criteria as the basis for award. Companies specialising in IT solutions and licensed software distributions would find similar procurement frameworks advantageous for growth if they can align with the procurement method's requirements. Although this particular process is complete, understanding the framework and method used could guide businesses in targeting future opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

Microsoft Licensing

Procurement Information

Called off from a National Framework Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551609
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,573,154 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days 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
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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