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title: "Microsoft Licensing (Enterprise and Education)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828492"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Microsoft Licensing (Enterprise and Education)

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828492

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## Summary

Falkirk Council has completed a procurement process for Microsoft software licences and associated services under the Enterprise Subscription Agreement and Education Enrolment Solution, which are set to expire on 31 March and 31 August 2026 respectively. The procurement was part of the Crown Commercial Service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193, originating from the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098). Falkirk Council, the buying organisation, conducted the procurement through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting it as an efficient procurement approach. The contract, located in the UKM76 region, was awarded on 13 March 2026 for a total value of £3,550,000 GBP and has been marked as active in the award stage.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large enterprises specialising in IT services and software solutions, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft products. Businesses that can provide comprehensive licensing and support for corporate IT estates and educational environments may find lucrative opportunities in similar future procurements. The awarded supplier, Ultima Business Solutions, exemplifies a fitting candidate due to its capabilities and scale. Participation in such government contracts can facilitate substantial growth and market presence, establishing fruitful relationships with local authorities like Falkirk Council.

## Notice

This contract covers the provision of Microsoft software licences and associated services for a three-year period. It includes the corporate IT estate under the Enterprise Subscription Agreement (ESA), which expires on 31 March 2026, and the Education Enrolment Solution (EES) for education software licensing, which expires on 31 August 2026. The Council participated in the Crown Commercial Service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract covers the provision of Microsoft software licences and associated services for a three-year period. It includes the corporate IT estate under the Enterprise Subscription Agreement (ESA), which expires on 31 March 2026, and the Education Enrolment Solution (EES) for education software licensing, which expires on 31 August 2026. The Council participated in the Crown Commercial Service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193. The Council participated in the Crown Commercial service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193 from the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098).

### Procurement Information

The Council participated in a Crown Commercial services Microsoft aggregation NFC193 from the Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553202 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 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 | £3,550,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553202

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553202
  Microsoft Licensing (Enterprise and Education) - This contract covers the provision of Microsoft software licences and associated services for a three-year period. It includes the corporate IT estate under the Enterprise Subscription Agreement (ESA), which expires on 31 March 2026, and the Education Enrolment Solution (EES) for education software licensing, which expires on 31 August 2026. The Council participated in the Crown Commercial Service's Microsoft aggregation NFC193

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828492

## Provenance

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