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Award of RM6098 - Mini-Competition for Provision of Microsoft Campus Licensing

Aberdeen City Council

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14 Jul 2026 at 16:08

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Aberdeen City Council, inviting bids through a mini-competition for the "Award of RM6098 - Mini-Competition for Provision of Microsoft Campus Licensing." This procurement focused on the goods category, specifically in software package and information systems, and was classified under the CPV code 48000000. The tender process commenced on 7th January 2026, and the award stage concluded by 14th July 2026. The key contracting parties included Aberdeen City Council and The City of Edinburgh Council as buyers, with Ultima Business Solutions and Arjo UK Ltd involved as suppliers. The procurement method utilised a framework agreement to streamline the process and ensure competitive pricing within the tech industry, benefiting from the expertise of framework suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and software sectors to engage with public sector clients, offering potential growth and visibility. The awarded contract to Ultima Business Solutions highlights the scale of opportunities available within such frameworks. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive software and licensing solutions, especially those with expertise in large-scale agreements like Microsoft Campus Licensing, would be well-placed to compete in this arena. By aligning offerings with the specific requirements of public procurement frameworks and maintaining competitive pricing, tech enterprises can leverage such contracts to expand their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RM6098 - Mini-Competition for Provision of Microsoft Campus Licensing

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Mini-Competition document (ITMC) was to invite bids from framework suppliers for the MS Campus Agreement in accordance with the requirements detailed in the mini-competition document and the terms of the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830840
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560112
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 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
Aberdeen City Council
Additional Buyers

Clackmannanshire Council

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh 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
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

Ultima Business Solutions

TCS Response LTD.

Watts Group Limited

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consultants Ltd

SSG Support Services Group LTD

3x1

National Centre for Social Research

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Turner & Townsend

ASA Recruitment

The Lines Between Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited

Howell Marine Consulting

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Progressive Partnership

Venesky Brown Ltd

Arcadis LLP

University of Edinburgh

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

ICT Revolutions Limited

Arjo UK Ltd

Further Information

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