---
title: "Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c061"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c061

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, United Kingdom, seeking IT services under the title "Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure Hosting." Categorised within the IT services industry, this contract was executed without prior tender publication, according to a limited procurement method, through the NHS SBS DWS2 Framework. Although initially scheduled with a single lot in mind, the tender stage was completed and a contract awarded to Softcat Plc on 19 June 2026, valuing £598,876.68. The procurement pertains specifically to the UKM94 region, with the status now marked as complete and the associated lot having been cancelled. Key stages concluded by the end of June 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises providing sophisticated IT services, such as cloud-based hosting and support. Large companies like Softcat Plc, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the competitiveness of this sector. Potential bidders with expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and Internet support would find such tenders highly relevant for expanding their portfolio, particularly within public sector frameworks that bypass traditional competitive bidding processes. The detailed scope and substantial contract value highlight the rewarding nature of specialising in public IT service provisions.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

### Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded via the NHS SBS DWS2 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061348-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 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 | £598,876 |

## 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

- 30 Jun 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061348-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836067
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405

## Provenance

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