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Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure Hosting," under the industry category of general public services. The procurement is geographically located in Ayr, within the UKM94 region. This contract was awarded via a limited procurement method, specifically without a prior call for competition, under the NHS SBS DWS2 Framework. The process included a contract award to Softcat Plc on 19th June 2026, with a contract value of £598,876.68 GBP.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software services such as cloud hosting and management. Large-scale enterprises akin to Softcat Plc with an established presence in tech services may find such contracts highly beneficial for growth. Engaging in these tenders can expand market reach within the public sector and allow for partnerships with local authorities like South Ayrshire Council, enhancing business portfolios significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded via the NHS SBS DWS2 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559073
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£598,876 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH 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
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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