---
title: "Microsoft Azure Hosting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803193"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803193.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-07-03"
---

# Microsoft Azure Hosting

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803193

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland, operating as The Common Services Agency, for the provision of Microsoft Azure Hosting. The procurement falls under the health industry category, with the main procurement category being services. This contract is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and pertains to NHS Scotland's nation-wide digital healthcare systems. The process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender process. The awarded contract was signed on 1st July 2025, with a total value of £6,105,243. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure from the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework, meaning no prior publication for competition was necessary.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based services, especially those with expertise in healthcare-related IT solutions. Companies like Computacenter, which secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for large-scale service providers to thrive in such agreements. Businesses equipped with skills in digital infrastructure for healthcare systems, especially those focusing on Azure cloud solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. Moreover, firms capable of providing reliable and scalable technological frameworks will find avenues for growth, as public sector demand for digital solutions continues to expand.

## Notice

This is an agreement for the provision of Microsoft Azure Hosting Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an agreement for the provision of Microsoft Azure Hosting Services. This is an essential service that provides Digital healthcare systems nationally, for example HEPMA, CHI, NIP. Within NSS, Azure is used to host the Nationally Accessed Cloud based system, which is in use across NHS Scotland. This is a renewal of our agreement with Microsoft to host these and other systems within the Azure Cloud.

### Procurement Information

Call off contract from the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533834 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 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 | £6,105,243 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533834

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533834
  Microsoft Azure Hosting - This is an agreement for the provision of Microsoft Azure Hosting Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803193

## Provenance

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