---
title: "Award of THE PROVISION OF MICROSOFT AZURE PUBLIC CLOUD SERVICES FOR NRS Tender Reference: 17/10/013"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657862"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-10-28"
---

# Award of THE PROVISION OF MICROSOFT AZURE PUBLIC CLOUD SERVICES FOR NRS Tender Reference: 17/10/013

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657862

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland has awarded a contract titled "Award of THE PROVISION OF MICROSOFT AZURE PUBLIC CLOUD SERVICES FOR NRS Tender Reference: 17/10/013". This contract is focused on IT services, particularly cloud solutions, and is situated in Edinburgh. The contract was signed on 27th October 2021, with an active status, and commences from 1st November 2021, lasting until 27th October 2023. There is an option to extend the contract for up to two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £439,298 GBP, with an annual maximum spend of £20,577.40 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in cloud solutions, technical support, and consulting. Compatible businesses, such as cloud solution providers and IT service consultants, will find this contract appealing, especially those capable of delivering the core requirements outlined by NRS. Engaging as a Digital Partner of Record can bolster a provider's portfolio and foster long-term collaborations in the public sector.

## Notice

From 1st November 2021, NRS will require a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) to act as a Digital Partner of Record for the existing services on NRS' Azure tenant and subscriptions detailed in SOR section 6. NRS will also require the CSP to provide the core and key requirements, cloud transition advice and guidance and technical support services detailed in SOR section 5.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431509 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,298 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| 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 | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE SCOTLAND WEST AREA; HARROW GREEN; HARVEY NASH; INTEGRA BUILDINGS; MARK GARRICK; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE; STORM ID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:18 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431509

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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