Award

SPS-02244 Microsoft Service Support

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has finalised a procurement process for a contract titled "SPS-02244 Microsoft Service Support," with Bridgeall as the successful supplier. The contract, accommodating the services industry, specifically IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is based in the United Kingdom. The process, now in the completed award stage, involved a mini-competition facilitated via the Scottish Government DPS for Digital Technology and Cyber Services—Lot 1. The contract was signed on 15th August 2025, addressing various IT support needs of the SPS with services like technical support, escalation management, IT health assessments, and optional technical training.

This contract, valued at £282,900, presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, especially those with expertise in managing and supporting Microsoft-based portfolios. SMEs, like Bridgeall, can particularly benefit from such contracts, showcasing robust technical solutions and competitive pricing strategies, as evidenced by the 60/40 quality to price award criteria. The requirement for around-the-clock technical support and sophisticated account management highlights a potent market for companies prioritising customer service excellence and innovative IT solutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

SPS-02244 Microsoft Service Support

Notice Description

The SPS require the provision of support for its MS based portfolio. This shall include but is not limited to the following: -Technical Support - Organisation wide 24/7 problem resolution support - As needed without limit on hours spent resolving or number of incidents. -Backoff and escalation to Microsoft for Critical / escalated incidents if the bidder is unable to resolve. -Escalation Management - Named resource assigned for critical issues. -IT health - On Demand assessments and Operational Surveys, including setup and configuration services (Numbers/costs to be detailed in tender) -Account Management - Designated Customer Success Account Manager -Optional Technical Training - On demand Videos, hands on labs, learning paths and expert led webcasts. (Numbers/costs to be detailed in tender)

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS procured and awarded this project via the Scottish Government DPS for Digital Technology and Cyber Services- Lot 1 (Digital Technology Projects and Services). An Invitation to Quote (ITQ) was published by SPS via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) portal and was made available to all suppliers on the DPS. Quote responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITQ Guide to Scoring.

Procurement Information

SPS utilised the Mini-Competition route via the Scottish Government DPS for Digital Technology and Cyber Services- Lot 1 (Digital Projects and Services).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070769-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£282,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
SPS Procurement CMT
Contact Email
spsprocurementcmt@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGEALL

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b7-2025-11-04T11:38:14Z",
    "date": "2025-11-04T11:38:14Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b7",
    "description": "(SC Ref:807440)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SPS-02244",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "SPS-02244 Microsoft Service Support",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "The SPS require the provision of support for its MS based portfolio. This shall include but is not limited to the following: -Technical Support - Organisation wide 24/7 problem resolution support - As needed without limit on hours spent resolving or number of incidents. -Backoff and escalation to Microsoft for Critical / escalated incidents if the bidder is unable to resolve. -Escalation Management - Named resource assigned for critical issues. -IT health - On Demand assessments and Operational Surveys, including setup and configuration services (Numbers/costs to be detailed in tender) -Account Management - Designated Customer Success Account Manager -Optional Technical Training - On demand Videos, hands on labs, learning paths and expert led webcasts. (Numbers/costs to be detailed in tender)",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "SPS procured and awarded this project via the Scottish Government DPS for Digital Technology and Cyber Services- Lot 1 (Digital Technology Projects and Services). An Invitation to Quote (ITQ) was published by SPS via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) portal and was made available to all suppliers on the DPS. Quote responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITQ Guide to Scoring.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Technical",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "60"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "40"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "SPS utilised the Mini-Competition route via the Scottish Government DPS for Digital Technology and Cyber Services- Lot 1 (Digital Projects and Services)."
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "070769-2025-SPS-02244-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-129514",
                    "name": "Bridgeall"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-68977",
            "name": "Scottish Prison Service",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Scottish Prison Service"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "One Lochside, 1 Lochside Avenue",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "region": "UKM75",
                "postalCode": "EH12 9DJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "SPS Procurement CMT",
                "telephone": "+44 1313303790",
                "email": "SPSProcurementcmt@prisons.gov.scot"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.sps.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "NATIONAL_AGENCY",
                        "description": "National or federal agency/office"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "03",
                        "description": "Public order and safety"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-129514",
            "name": "Bridgeall",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Bridgeall"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Courtyard, 255 St. Vincent Street",
                "locality": "GLASGOW",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "G2 5QY",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1412126400"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-404",
            "name": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "27 Chambers Street",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "postalCode": "EH1 1LB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-68977",
        "name": "Scottish Prison Service"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "070769-2025-SPS-02244-1",
            "awardID": "070769-2025-SPS-02244-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 282900,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-08-15T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            }
        ]
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807440"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}