---
title: "Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836067"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836067

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure Hosting," under the industry category of general public services. The procurement is geographically located in Ayr, within the UKM94 region. This contract was awarded via a limited procurement method, specifically without a prior call for competition, under the NHS SBS DWS2 Framework. The process included a contract award to Softcat Plc on 19th June 2026, with a contract value of £598,876.68 GBP.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software services such as cloud hosting and management. Large-scale enterprises akin to Softcat Plc with an established presence in tech services may find such contracts highly beneficial for growth. Engaging in these tenders can expand market reach within the public sector and allow for partnerships with local authorities like South Ayrshire Council, enhancing business portfolios significantly.

## Notice

Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

### Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded via the NHS SBS DWS2 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559073 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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 | £598,876 |

## 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

- 30 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559073

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559073
  Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting - Provision of Microsoft Agreement for Azure hosting

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836067

## Provenance

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