---
title: "Direct Award of SAS Software Licences and associated Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766658"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000766658.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-05-15"
---

# Direct Award of SAS Software Licences and associated Support Services

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766658

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland has recently awarded a contract for the Direct Award of SAS Software Licences and associated Support Services. This contract was directly awarded to SAS Software LTD for a term from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement process was classified as 'limited', using an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender was in the services category and took place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The contract value is £176,937.00 GBP.

This procurement opportunity by the National Records of Scotland presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in software services and support. As this was a direct award, businesses that can offer unique software solutions with proprietary support services may find similar contracting opportunities in the public sector. Understanding the procurement methods used by NRS and the specific service requirements for this contract can help businesses tailor their offerings and compete effectively in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Direct Award of SAS Software Licences and associated Support Services for 1 year for the National Records of Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of SAS Software Licenses and associated support services to SAS Software Ltd for NRS for 1 year.. This is a non competitive above regulated threshold direct award to the sole provider of this software and associated support requirement.

### Procurement Information

The SAS software and associated support that is required by NRS can only be provided by this sole provider and owner of the software as they own the IPR for it. It is not available via software resellers on competitively awarded software reseller frameworks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505316 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 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 | £176,937 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505316

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505316
  Direct Award of SAS Software Licences and associated Support Services - Direct Award of SAS Software Licences and associated Support Services for 1 year for the National Records of Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766658

## Provenance

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