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10 Jun 2026 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the renewal of Microsoft 365 licences for corporate devices under the title "Award of PS/26/79 - Microsoft 365 Licence Renewal (Corporate): Further Competition - HealthTrust". This procurement is categorised under the goods industry and is managed by East Ayrshire Council, located in Kilmarnock. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 10th June 2026. The procurement began its tender period on 5th January 2026 and is associated with software support and supply services. The awarded contract has a potential duration of six years, initially for three years, with an option to extend for an additional three years. Softcat Plc, a supplier based in Marlow, was the successful bidder for this contract, valued at £1.00.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in software services and supply. With East Ayrshire Council as the contracting authority, businesses offering software support and comprehensive licensing solutions will find this contract highly beneficial. Companies like Softcat Plc demonstrate the scope for suppliers adept in managing and renewing complex software licences. Engaging with such contracts can bolster business portfolios, expand presence in the public sector, and provide steady revenue through governmental engagements in software procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of PS/26/79 - Microsoft 365 Licence Renewal (Corporate): Further Competition - HealthTrust ...

Notice Description

Microsoft 365 Licence Renewal for Corporate devices. Full specification contained within attached documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827620
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557748
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Golden Jubilee

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

Softcat Plc

BT PLC

Quo Imus Limited

Ipsos MORI

WSP UK Limited

MBA Engineering Consultancy LTD

Hamilton Waste and Recycling Ltd

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

City Building (Contracts) LLP/RSBi

Wittets Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

G Grigg and Sons Ltd

Stripe Communications

RAW Leadership Consulting

GB Group plc

NORR Consultants Ltd

Meldrum Joiners and Builders

Mike Watt Construction

Trescal

Field and Lawn

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