---
title: "Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828329"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828329

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council awarded a contract for the "Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services," a process concerning the general public services industry category. The procurement is associated with the UKM94 region, specifically Ayr, where the Council is located. The procurement stage recorded is the award phase, with the contract being signed on 27th March 2026. The procurement method used was limited, operating via the NHS Shared Business Solutions, Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework, without the prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £224,811.13, was awarded to Softcat Plc, a large supplier based in Marlow, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in virtualisation platforms and digital solutions. It is particularly well-suited for large-scale companies capable of fulfilling the requirements set by government frameworks and contracts. While this specific award did not see bids from SMEs or EU-based foreign entities, the procurement domain of digital services remains promising for businesses aiming to expand their operations within public sector procurement in the UK. The contract falls outside the standard EU directive scope, enabling unique advantages for suppliers within similar frameworks.

## Notice

Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services

### Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded via the NHS Shared Business Solutions, Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553070 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 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 | £224,811 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553070

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553070
  Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services - Provision of Virtualisation Platform Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828329

## Provenance

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