---
title: "Award of Microsoft SQL Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790873"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790873.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-26"
---

# Award of Microsoft SQL Licensing

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790873

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council, a regional local authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Award of Microsoft SQL Licensing" in the General Public Services industry category. Located in Newtown St Boswells, the contract was awarded following an open procedure and involved the procurement of MS SQL licences with Phoenix Software as the supplier. The procurement process started with a tender and culminated in an active contract signed on 30 January 2025, valued at £77,400.91. This contract is part of an aggregated procurement exercise through Crown Commercial Services, ensuring value for the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the tech industry, to engage in public sector contracts. With the procurement method being open, it levels the playing field for diverse businesses, including tech service providers with experience in software licensing. The framework arrangement with Crown Commercial Services also highlights potential for businesses to participate in large-scale, aggregated procurement exercises, which can drive growth through consistent and substantial contract opportunities.

## Notice

Award of MS SQL Licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524631 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524631

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524631
  Award of Microsoft SQL Licensing - Award of MS SQL Licences.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790873

## Provenance

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