D3 Tenders | Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS

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Notice Title

Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS

Notice Description

Provision of consolidated IT services, including Microsoft 365 support, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, and technical consultancy

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a consolidated managed IT service supporting its Microsoft 365 cloud-based environment. The scope of services includes Microsoft 365 backup and disaster recovery, enhanced email security services (including Mimecast) and cyber awareness training, Microsoft 365 and Azure/Entra ID administration and support, licensing management and optimisation, managed DMARC services, and the provision of draw-down technical consultancy support. The contract will consolidate a number of existing IT services into a single managed service arrangement to improve service integration, cyber security and operational resilience. The contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2026 and will run for an initial period of four years.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680e9
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033223-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

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

72250000 - System and support services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £144,167 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £144,167 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 8 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence: March/April 20230

Notice Status

Tender Status: Active
Lots Status: Active
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: STIRLING
Postcode: FK8 1QZ
Post Town: Falkirk and Stirling
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location: TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority: Stirling
Electoral Ward: Stirling North
Westminster Constituency: Stirling and Strathallan

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