---
title: "SAS Licenses and Managed Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827924"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827924.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# SAS Licenses and Managed Support

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827924

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland has completed a procurement process titled "SAS Licenses and Managed Support," which falls under the industry category of goods and relates to general public services. Located in Edinburgh, UK, this procurement was managed using an open procedure, with the contract ultimately awarded to Computacenter. The process is now in the award stage, having been finalised on 30th March 2026, following the signing of the contract on 27th March 2026. The initial procurement began with tendering, focusing on the delivery of SAS licenses and managed support services for public sector operations, under a contract reference NRS-26-9-F and associated with the SG SVARS Framework SP-21-034.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those offering software licensing and support solutions. Large enterprises, like Computacenter, with capabilities to provide managed IT services, stand well-suited for contracts of this nature, where comprehensive support and software management are crucial. Although smaller enterprises did not partake in the bidding process, the project underscores significant demand for IT service providers specialising in strategic software solutions tailored to the needs of national or federal agencies. Organisations looking to expand in similar sectors can seize opportunities by aligning their offerings with governmental requirements for structured IT service frameworks.

## Notice

The provision of SAS licenses and Managed Support (SAM) Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract reference NRS-26-9-F. Direct award under SG SVARS Framework SP-21-034

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552776 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £178,781 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552776

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552776
  SAS Licenses and Managed Support - The provision of SAS licenses and Managed Support (SAM) Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827924

## Provenance

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