Renewal of Microsoft Education Licences

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Notice Title

Renewal of Microsoft Education Licences

Notice Description

Renewal of Microsoft Education Licenses

Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS (now GCA), in partnership with Scotland Excel, ran an aggregate exercise (NFC196) to assist customers in securing best value for money for Microsoft Licence Solutions Partners. NAC were included in this group of customers. This competition was run against Crown Commercial Service (now Government Commercial Agency) Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (RM6068), Lot 3 - Software and Associated Services.

Procurement Information

NAC initiated a direct award against the NFC196 Microsoft Aggregation, issued under Framework Contract RM6098 for the provision of Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3 Software. A Direct Award was recommended to Phoenix Software Limited, as the aggregation exercise demonstrated a cost saving.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835570
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560144
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: £289,323 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 14 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 18 Jun 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE 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: IRVINE
Postcode: KA12 8EE
Post Town: 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: TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority: North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward: Irvine South
Westminster Constituency: Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560144
Renewal of Microsoft Education Licences - Renewal of Microsoft Education Licenses

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