---
title: "COPFS-2019-180 Microsoft Advanced Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620083"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2020-04-17"
---

# COPFS-2019-180 Microsoft Advanced Support

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620083

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service for the contract titled "COPFS-2019-180 Microsoft Advanced Support". This project falls within the services category, specifically focusing on social protection and public order and safety. The contract was signed on 26 March 2020 and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and this stage of the procurement process has now reached completion.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering advanced support for Microsoft products. Given that the successful bidder is Softcat plc, larger firms with extensive experience or partnerships within the technology sector may be best positioned to compete in future tenders. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in software solutions and frameworks similar to the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller framework could particularly benefit from participating in this procurement space.

## Notice

Provision of advanced support services from Microsoft via the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of advanced support services from Microsoft purchased under the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385284 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385284

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385284
  COPFS-2019-180 Microsoft Advanced Support - Provision of advanced support services from Microsoft via the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620083

## Provenance

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