---
title: "Microsoft Unified Performance Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061257"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061257.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Microsoft Unified Performance Support

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061257

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Microsoft Unified Performance Support" contract, initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the "award" stage and classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract, valued at £9,009,782, involves a call-off from the Software Value Added Reseller framework and is to support the National M365 Tenant and provide additional professional services from Microsoft to NHS Scotland over 1,080 days. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication, and it is governed by UK authorities in Edinburgh (region UKM), based on Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Noteworthy, the contract was amended in 2026 due to an increase in licences, updating the value of the agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the IT services sector, especially those experienced in consulting and software development. Due to the strategic importance of supporting national digital infrastructure, large enterprises such as Microsoft have already been involved, highlighting the potential scale and technical requirements of the project. Businesses that can offer expertise in Microsoft technologies, particularly those relating to the M365 suite, and possess capabilities for large-scale service provision are well-suited to engage with such tenders. By engaging in contracts of this nature, businesses can leverage significant growth prospects, innovation opportunities, and position themselves as key partners in large-scale IT initiatives within the public health sector.

## Notice

Microsoft Unified Performance Support (UPS). Awarded as a Call off contract under the Software Value Added Reseller framework agreement. Microsoft Unified Support was agreed through all relevant national M365 Governance bodies. The UPS contract is supplementary to the main M365 Enterprise Agreement. In provision of ongoing support of the National M365 Tenant and additional professional services from Microsoft to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Microsoft Unified Performance Support (UPS). Awarded as a Call off contract under the Software Value Added Reseller framework agreement. Microsoft Unified Support was agreed through all relevant national M365 Governance bodies. The UPS contract is supplementary to the main M365 Enterprise Agreement. In provision of ongoing support of the National M365 Tenant and additional professional services from Microsoft to NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

This is a call off from the Software VAR framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046486-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,428,217 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER; MICROSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046486-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 10:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039801-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008184-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822000
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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