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Renewal of Microsoft Education Licences

North Ayrshire Council

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14 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Microsoft Education Licences, operating under the industry category of general public services. This contract, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, was part of an award procedure without a prior call for competition, leveraging a direct award against the NFC196 Microsoft Aggregation under Framework Contract RM6098. The procurement, conducted in the region of UKM93 (Irvine), reached the contract stage on 18 June 2026, with the service provision set to commence on 1 July 2026 and conclude on 31 June 2029. The contract is valued at £289,323 and pertains to the main procurement category of services.

The renewal of Microsoft Education Licences presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in software and associated services. With Phoenix Software Ltd being chosen for its capability to deliver cost savings, businesses in similar niches can aim to participate in future awards by demonstrating value and innovation. The tender was characterised by a limited procurement method, suggesting that agile and large-scale enterprises positioned in IT services are well-suited to engage in such direct awards, with emphasis on regional collaborations. This underscores the importance for businesses seeking expansion to align with frameworks like those operated by North Ayrshire Council to secure public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

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

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 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
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
Postcode Area
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

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