---
title: "External Support for Microsoft Agreements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586320"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586320.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-08-01"
---

# External Support for Microsoft Agreements

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586320

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council, located at Renfrewshire House in Paisley, is conducting a procurement process for "External Support for Microsoft Agreements." The procurement is currently in the award stage and involves services related to support for their Microsoft Enterprise Agreements for both corporate (4,000 users) and academic (1,950 staff and 23,000 pupils) environments. The contract was awarded on 5 July 2019, with a total value of £149,400. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the successful supplier is Akari. 

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in IT support services, particularly those experienced in managing Microsoft Enterprise Agreements. Companies that can provide both reactive and proactive support, as well as have a solid understanding of educational and corporate IT environments, will find this engagement beneficial. The competitive landscape may include SMEs that can demonstrate the necessary qualifications and insurance to participate, thus enhancing their profile in the public sector.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council requires support for their Microsoft Enterprise Agreements both Corporate (4,000 users) and academic (1,950 staff and 23,000 pupils). The Council requires both reactive and proactive support in this regard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council requires support for their Microsoft Enterprise Agreements both Corporate (4,000 users) and academic (1,950 staff and 23,000 pupils). The Council requires both reactive and proactive support in this regard.

Renewal: There is an optional extension of 12 months, followed by an optional extension of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361882 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | AKARI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361882
- 12 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356954

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356954
  External Support for Microsoft Agreements - Renfrewshire Council requires support for their Microsoft Enterprise Agreements both Corporate (4,000 users) and academic (1,950 staff and 23,000 pupils). The Council requires both reactive and proactive support in this regard.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361882
  External Support for Microsoft Agreements - Renfrewshire Council requires support for their Microsoft Enterprise Agreements both Corporate (4,000 users) and academic (1,950 staff and 23,000 pupils). The Council requires both reactive and proactive support in this regard.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586320
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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