---
title: "RoS - Microsoft Unified Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631997"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000631997.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000631997.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-10-06"
---

# RoS - Microsoft Unified Support

Buyer: REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631997

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RoS - Microsoft Unified Support" was initiated by Registers of Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the services category and involves the provision of Microsoft Unified Support for a duration of 18 months. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as the services can only be provided directly by Microsoft in line with UK government agreements. The contract was signed on 2 December 2019, and the procurement process is now complete.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support services, particularly those with capabilities around Microsoft products. Companies that can provide similar support services or partnerships with major service providers like Microsoft would be well-suited to compete for future tenders. Although only one bid was made for this specific contract, which demonstrates limited competition, understanding the procurement rationale can help potential suppliers align their offerings with the needs of public sector organisations seeking specialised technical assistance.

## Notice

18 months Microsoft Unified Support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of specific Microsoft Unified Support only available directly from Microsoft in line with UK government Microsoft pricing agreement.

### Procurement Information

Microsoft Unified support services are only available directly from Microsoft in line with UK government Microsoft pricing agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396681 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £216,389 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| 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 | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396681
  RoS - Microsoft Unified Support - 18 months Microsoft Unified Support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631997

## Provenance

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