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title: "Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05503e"
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# Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS)

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05503e

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of its Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS) contract, which is crucial for managing software compliance and optimising licensing costs. The tender, classified under information technology services (CPV 72222300), was awarded to Business Continuity Services Ltd, and involves the ICT Services department of the Council based in Paisley, UKM83. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The process reached the award stage on 8th January 2026, with the contract being signed on 19th December 2025. The total contract value is GBP 451,196.30, and it will span three years with an optional extension of two additional years, subject to the Council's discretion. The contract period commenced on 15th January 2026 and will conclude on 14th January 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on software management and compliance optimisation. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive software management solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs can leverage this contract for growth. Organisations prioritising quality service delivery, a pro-active approach to license compliance, and community benefits will find this tender beneficial as it emphasises such criteria in the award assessment process. Moreover, the allowance for electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment underlines the progressive digital approach, making it an attractive opportunity for tech-savvy enterprises eager to collaborate with public sector bodies.

## Notice

Renfrewsjore Council's ICT Service requires the renewal of its Software Asset Management as a Service (SAMaaS) Contract. The SAMaaS provides analysis of the Council's data which ensures that software compliance issues are highlighted for action. The SAMaaS provider offers advice and support in the execution of these actions. It also helps the Council in its aim to reduce the number of contracts the Council has across various departments with the same Service Provider, allowing for more streamlined contract management and a reduction in costs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council's ICT Services requires the continued delivery of a Software Asset Management as a Service model as currently used by the Council for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 at the sole discretion of the Council. SAMaaS will provide analysis of the Council's data ensuring that software compliance issues are highlighted for action. They will offer advice and support in the execution of these actions and defend the Council's position in any compliance audit scenario. Whilst continuing to achieve full software compliance the next stage will be to optimise the Council's license usage through knowledge and review of the license models. The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)Threshold as an Open procedure. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Contract will have an option to extend of 2 years on 1 occasion at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001354-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Another notice will be published around 1 year prior to the expiry of this Contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £451,196 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS CONTINUITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001354-2026
- 19 Jun 2025 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033803-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801394
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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