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title: "MS Office 365 Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671824"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671824.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-28"
---

# MS Office 365 Licences

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671824

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is seeking procurement for MS Office 365 Licences, having initiated a tender process under the goods category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the award was signed on 1st October 2021, with an overall contract value of £366,752. The procurement process has reached the completion stage, with the delivery focused on supporting 2,000 staff working remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract is active and relates to the provision of software needed for digital communication, notably facilitated by Softcat Plc, the chosen supplier. The delivery addresses are within the West Lothian region.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the technology and software sectors. Companies specialising in software licensing and digital solutions, particularly those offering Microsoft services, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. With a shift towards remote working, firms that can offer innovative licensing and support solutions may find themselves in a favourable position to secure contracts with public sector organisations looking to enhance their digital infrastructure.

## Notice

MS O365 Licences

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WLC utilises the Microsoft O365 systems for MS Teams across the council for instant communication and virtual meetings. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a shift of people working remotely and the requirement to remain in contact and still continue BAU activities. A strategic decision was taken to onboard the platform corporately and the procurement of additional licences to facilitate 2000 staff working remotely.. Direct Award via Scottish Procurement Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR) Framework (NP5016/17).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431464 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 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 | £366,752 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431464

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431464
  MS Office 365 Licences - MS O365 Licences

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671824
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/livingston-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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