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Microsoft Licensing (Enterprise and Education)

Falkirk Council

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02 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has completed a procurement process for Microsoft software licences and associated services under the Enterprise Subscription Agreement and Education Enrolment Solution, which are set to expire on 31 March and 31 August 2026 respectively. The procurement was part of the Crown Commercial Service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193, originating from the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098). Falkirk Council, the buying organisation, conducted the procurement through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting it as an efficient procurement approach. The contract, located in the UKM76 region, was awarded on 13 March 2026 for a total value of £3,550,000 GBP and has been marked as active in the award stage.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large enterprises specialising in IT services and software solutions, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Businesses that can provide comprehensive licensing and support for corporate IT estates and educational environments may find lucrative opportunities in similar future procurements. The awarded supplier, Ultima Business Solutions, exemplifies a fitting candidate due to its capabilities and scale. Participation in such government contracts can facilitate substantial growth and market presence, establishing fruitful relationships with local authorities like Falkirk Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Licensing (Enterprise and Education)

Notice Description

This contract covers the provision of Microsoft software licences and associated services for a three-year period. It includes the corporate IT estate under the Enterprise Subscription Agreement (ESA), which expires on 31 March 2026, and the Education Enrolment Solution (EES) for education software licensing, which expires on 31 August 2026. The Council participated in the Crown Commercial Service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract covers the provision of Microsoft software licences and associated services for a three-year period. It includes the corporate IT estate under the Enterprise Subscription Agreement (ESA), which expires on 31 March 2026, and the Education Enrolment Solution (EES) for education software licensing, which expires on 31 August 2026. The Council participated in the Crown Commercial Service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193. The Council participated in the Crown Commercial service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193 from the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098).

Procurement Information

The Council participated in a Crown Commercial services Microsoft aggregation NFC193 from the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828492
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553202
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

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

CPV Codes

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
£3,550,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20266 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ultima Business Solutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553202
    Microsoft Licensing (Enterprise and Education) - This contract covers the provision of Microsoft software licences and associated services for a three-year period. It includes the corporate IT estate under the Enterprise Subscription Agreement (ESA), which expires on 31 March 2026, and the Education Enrolment Solution (EES) for education software licensing, which expires on 31 August 2026. The Council participated in the Crown Commercial Service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193

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