---
title: "NAC/MC/5051 Provision of Microsoft M365 licenses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000656989"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-11"
---

# NAC/MC/5051 Provision of Microsoft M365 licenses

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000656989

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns a contract titled "NAC/MC/5051 Provision of Microsoft M365 licenses" initiated by North Ayrshire Council. This tender falls under the goods category and was executed via an open procedure as a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework (Lot 3). The contract, which includes the provision of various Microsoft licenses for council use, has a total value of £2,137,290.81 and was awarded on May 27, 2021. Delivery addresses are situated within the regions of UKM93 and UKM63, primarily involving the locality of Irvine in Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technology sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and related services. Companies with expertise in Microsoft products—especially M365, Visio, Audio-Conferencing Software, Power BI, and SQL Server—would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, the tender environment, which included five bids with one from a small or medium-sized enterprise, suggests a competitive yet accessible market for both large suppliers and SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council require Microsoft licences for whole Council use. This requirement includes MS365, Visio, Audio-Conferencing Software, Power Bi and SQL Server licences. The contract is being procured as a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework (Lot 3).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require Microsoft licences for whole Council use. This requirement includes MS365, Visio, Audio-Conferencing Software, Power Bi and SQL Server licences. The contract is being procured as a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework (Lot 3)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417874 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,137,290 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417874

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417874
  NAC/MC/5051 Provision of Microsoft M365 licenses - North Ayrshire Council require Microsoft licences for whole Council use. This requirement includes MS365, Visio, Audio-Conferencing Software, Power Bi and SQL Server licences. The contract is being procured as a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework (Lot 3).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000656989
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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