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Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Education Scotland, a body governed by public law situated in Livingston, UK, has concluded the procurement process titled "Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support" within the education sector. The procurement involves the provision of the Microsoft Unified Enterprise Agreement, catering to Scottish Ministers through Education Scotland. This process, tagged as an 'award' and 'contract', followed a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the direct procurement of Microsoft products from Microsoft, below the relevant threshold. The contract was awarded to Microsoft on 19th May 2026, with a total value of £38,539. The process has reached the completion stage with the signing of contracts, effective as of the award date, across the region of UKM, thereby denoting an active procurement phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and IT support services, particularly those adept in managing enterprise software agreements. Although the procurement method was limited due to specific requirements, larger IT firms with established reputations may find such contracts beneficial for fostering long-term relationships with public sector organisations like Education Scotland. The strategic procurement of IT solutions offers stability and the potential for further collaborations, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses that excel in the delivery and management of complex software solutions tailored for public law entities.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Unified Enterprise Agreement to Scottish Ministers acting though Education Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ovision of Microsoft Unified Enterprise Agreement to Scottish Ministers, acting through Education Scotland.

Procurement Information

Microsoft products procured directly from Microsoft. Below threshold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832383
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556152
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,539 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 weeks 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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