---
title: "MS365 ESA Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796559"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796559.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-16"
---

# MS365 ESA Agreement

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796559

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has successfully completed the procurement process for renewing the MS365 ESA Agreement through an open procedure. This contract, classified under the goods category, aims to support the council’s communication infrastructure with Microsoft Teams for the period from 2025 to 2028. Awarded to Softcat Plc, the contract covers the utilisation of the Microsoft 365 systems across West Lothian Council and is valued at £1,725,606 GBP. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with the delivery location specified as UKM78—Livingston, West Lothian.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital technology solutions, particularly those experienced with Microsoft products. Businesses that are adept at providing integrated communication platforms and ensuring compliance with software licensing would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. With the ongoing demand for remote and office working solutions, this procurement underscores the relevance of robust digital infrastructure in the public sector, creating avenues for partnerships and future tenders.

## Notice

Renewal of MS365 ESA Agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WLC utilises the Microsoft 365 systems for MS Teams across the council for instant communication and virtual meetings. The requirement is to onboard the platform corporately and to renew the ESA contract for the next 3 years 2025 to 2028 The solution must be capable of providing the communication services required to facilitate remote and office working, whilst ensuring the council remains compliant with Microsoft licensing.. Direct Award via the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework (ComIT 3 - Complete IT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528503 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £1,725,606 |

## 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528503

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528503
  MS365 ESA Agreement - Renewal of MS365 ESA Agreement

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796559
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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