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Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council, the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Corporate Microsoft Licensing under the title "18/1083 DA23 Corporate Microsoft Licensing". This contract falls under the industry category of "General public services" and is being delivered across the Moray region, identified by the location code UKM62. The procurement was conducted as an award without prior publication of a call for competition, citing a framework specifically established for this purpose. The contract was awarded on 9th June 2026 to Phoenix Software, a large-scale supplier located in York. The entire process was conducted under a limited procurement method, with the contract valued at £1,517,793.50 and focusing primarily on goods.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential, especially for companies in the IT and software sectors capable of providing comprehensive Microsoft licensing solutions. Since it was procured through a framework, it showcases a streamlined opportunity for businesses who are part of or can join such frameworks. Large enterprises with established capabilities in managing and distributing software licenses will find this type of contract particularly suitable, allowing them to leverage their scale and expertise in public sector dealings. Additionally, understanding the framework agreement used can provide insights into future procurement opportunities with Moray Council and similar local authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

18/1083 DA23 Corporate Microsoft Licensing

Notice Description

Provision of Corporate Microsoft Licensing as a direct award from Procurement Services Framework Ref Y23065

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of corporate Microsoft licenses as a call off from Procurement Services Framework Y23065

Procurement Information

These licenses have been procured through a framework which has been established for this purpose.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834286
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557656
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
£1,517,793 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 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
MORAY 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
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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