---
title: "Software - Value Added Reseller (VAR) from the Scottish Government Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666652"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-09"
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# Software - Value Added Reseller (VAR) from the Scottish Government Framework

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666652

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of software as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) under the Scottish Government Framework, titled "Software - Value Added Reseller (VAR) from the Scottish Government Framework". This contract commenced on 1st April 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with a total contract value of £165,108.90. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating that the tender was accessible to a wide range of suppliers. The relevant procurement stage is now marked as complete, having received a single bid, which was successfully awarded to Softcat.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software services and value-added resale. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative software solutions and the ability to engage in competitive bidding processes would find themselves well-positioned to grow through similar future tenders. With the procurement process favouring open participation, it allows both small and large businesses to compete, though it might be advantageous for larger firms with established relationships and capacity to manage substantial contracts.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council are publishing this annual cumulative Award Notice to reflect the spend against the Scottish Government framework for Software - Value Added Reseller (VAR) for the period commencing 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2021. This contract notice does not include any individual call-offs (mini-competitions or direct awards) above 50,000 GBP for supplies and services or 2,000,000 GBP for works for which an award notice would have been published at the time of award in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council are publishing this annual cumulative Award Notice to reflect the spend against the Scottish Government framework for Software - Value Added Reseller (VAR) for the period commencing 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2021. This contract notice does not include any individual call-offs (mini-competitions or direct awards) above 50,000 GBP for supplies and services or 2,000,000 GBP for works for which an award notice would have been published at the time of award in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulation 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426943 |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £165,108 |

## 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 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426943

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426943
  Software - Value Added Reseller (VAR) from the Scottish Government Framework - North Ayrshire Council are publishing this annual cumulative Award Notice to reflect the spend against the Scottish Government framework for Software - Value Added Reseller (VAR) for the period commencing 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2021. This contract notice does not include any individual call-offs (mini-competitions or direct awards) above 50,000 GBP for supplies and services or 2,000,000 GBP for works for which an award notice would have been published at the time of award in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666652

## Provenance

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