---
title: "Microsoft Licencing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803870"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803870.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-09"
---

# Microsoft Licencing

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803870

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Microsoft Licencing contract, initiated by the Scottish Police Authority based in Glasgow, UK, has successfully reached the award stage. This tender falls under the industry category of public order and safety and is classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement process employed an open procedure for the acquisition of goods. The contract was signed on 1st July 2025 and awarded to Ultima Business Solutions, a large business based in Reading, UK. The contract covers a three-year Microsoft licencing subscription valued at £30,146,983.56.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology products and services, particularly those providing software solutions. Large enterprises capable of managing significant contracts will find this an attractive opportunity owing to the scale and value involved. As the tender process saw a competitive environment with seven electronic bids, businesses that are well-versed in providing technological solutions in the realm of public order and safety could benefit greatly by aligning themselves with similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The contract will cover the Authority's annual Microsoft licencing subscription for the three-year duration of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will cover the Authority's annual Microsoft licencing subscription for the three-year duration of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534277 |
| 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 | 9 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 | £30,146,983 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534277

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534277
  Microsoft Licencing - The contract will cover the Authority's annual Microsoft licencing subscription for the three-year duration of the contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803870

## Provenance

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