---
title: "CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826446"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826446.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826446

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Shetland Islands Council, located at 8 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland, whose role in the contracting process is that of the buyer and central purchasing body. The contract, titled "CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses," falls under the general public services category and pertains to the procurement of goods, specifically Microsoft Licensing, within the region UKM66. Conducted using a limited procurement method, this award procedure was executed without prior publication due to its basis on a National Framework Agreement. The contract was signed on 12th March 2026, and as of this date, the process has reached its completion stage with Ultima Business Solutions as the appointed supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale technology-focused businesses looking to expand their presence or secure contracts within public sector services, particularly in the supply of software licensing. Ultima Business Solutions, a large-scale supplier based in Reading, was successful in securing the contract, valued at GBP 1,573,154, by offering competitive pricing criteria as the basis for award. Companies specialising in IT solutions and licensed software distributions would find similar procurement frameworks advantageous for growth if they can align with the procurement method's requirements. Although this particular process is complete, understanding the framework and method used could guide businesses in targeting future opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Microsoft Licensing

### Procurement Information

Called off from a National Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551609 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,573,154 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551609

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551609
  CCS Call Off RM6098 Lot 3 Microsoft Licenses - Microsoft Licensing

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826446

## Provenance

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