---
title: "Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762119"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000762119.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2024-04-11"
---

# Microsoft Licences

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762119

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## Summary

The Scottish Natural Heritage, a buyer in the UKM62 region, has completed a tender process for Microsoft Licences. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the award to Softcat Plc was valued at GBP 821,193.2, signed on 15th March 2024. The title of the procurement opportunity was Microsoft Licences, falling under the goods category in the industry sector of environmental protection.

This public procurement contract for Microsoft Licences creates business opportunities for suppliers like Softcat Plc in the technology sector. Businesses specialising in software licensing and IT services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract was awarded under the legal framework NFC166 Microsoft aggregation and Lot 3, catering to the requirements of Scottish Natural Heritage. The contracting process was conducted openly, allowing both domestic and foreign entities to participate.

## Notice

Buyers require Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements to cover their current and future Microsoft estate. Some products may sit outside of the Buyer's main agreement, either because it is not eligible or at the Buyer's request due to a more cost-effective option

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Buyers require Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements to cover their current and future Microsoft estate. Some products may sit outside of the Buyer's main agreement, either because it is not eligible or at the Buyer's request due to a more cost-effective option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502911 |
| 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 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £821,193 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 11 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502911

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502911
  Microsoft Licences - Buyers require Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements to cover their current and future Microsoft estate. Some products may sit outside of the Buyer's main agreement, either because it is not eligible or at the Buyer's request due to a more cost-effective option

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762119
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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