---
title: "Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067adb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067adb

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of virtualisation platform services, within the industry category of IT services covering consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located in Ayr, United Kingdom, this process was initiated through a limited procurement method without a prior publication of a call for competition, leveraging the NHS Shared Business Solutions Framework. The procurement falls outside the directive's application scope and was awarded to Softcat Plc on 27th March 2026. The contract, valued at £224,811.13, is active and relates to services to be provided in the region UKM94.

This successful tender can present significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT services looking to expand through public sector contracts. Large-scale businesses like Softcat Plc, with expertise in digital workplace solutions, are particularly well-suited to meet the demands of such procurement exercises. The framework utilised highlights a strategic approach suited for businesses positioned to engage in direct awards under structured frameworks, thereby fostering growth and collaboration with local authorities such as the South Ayrshire Council.

## Notice

Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services

### Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded via the NHS Shared Business Solutions, Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030414-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £224,811 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030414-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828329
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405

## Provenance

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