---
title: "Renewal of Microsoft Education Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835570"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Renewal of Microsoft Education Licences

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835570

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Microsoft Education Licences, operating under the industry category of general public services. This contract, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, was part of an award procedure without a prior call for competition, leveraging a direct award against the NFC196 Microsoft Aggregation under Framework Contract RM6098. The procurement, conducted in the region of UKM93 (Irvine), reached the contract stage on 18 June 2026, with the service provision set to commence on 1 July 2026 and conclude on 31 June 2029. The contract is valued at £289,323 and pertains to the main procurement category of services.

The renewal of Microsoft Education Licences presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in software and associated services. With Phoenix Software Ltd being chosen for its capability to deliver cost savings, businesses in similar niches can aim to participate in future awards by demonstrating value and innovation. The tender was characterised by a limited procurement method, suggesting that agile and large-scale enterprises positioned in IT services are well-suited to engage in such direct awards, with emphasis on regional collaborations. This underscores the importance for businesses seeking expansion to align with frameworks like those operated by North Ayrshire Council to secure public sector contracts.

## Notice

Renewal of Microsoft Education Licenses

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS (now GCA), in partnership with Scotland Excel, ran an aggregate exercise (NFC196) to assist customers in securing best value for money for Microsoft Licence Solutions Partners. NAC were included in this group of customers. This competition was run against Crown Commercial Service (now Government Commercial Agency) Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (RM6068), Lot 3 - Software and Associated Services.

### Procurement Information

NAC initiated a direct award against the NFC196 Microsoft Aggregation, issued under Framework Contract RM6098 for the provision of Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3 Software. A Direct Award was recommended to Phoenix Software Limited, as the aggregation exercise demonstrated a cost saving.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560144 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 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 | £289,323 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560144

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560144
  Renewal of Microsoft Education Licences - Renewal of Microsoft Education Licenses

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835570

## Provenance

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