Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS

WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:13

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), located in Stirling, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of consolidated IT services. This process, defined under the legal basis 32014L0024, involved an open procedure aimed at awarding a contract for computer-related services, specifically focusing on IT services, including Microsoft 365 support, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, and technical consultancy. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being actively signed on 5 June 2026 for a term starting 1 June 2026, spanning an initial four-year period. The purchasing entity targeted businesses through the open procurement method, engaging in a competition based on award criteria with an 80% focus on quality and 20% on price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and cybersecurity. With a contract value of £144,167, it is a growth avenue, especially for SMEs equipped to deliver comprehensive managed IT services remotely across the region UKM77. Firms possessing expertise in cloud services, security enhancements, and IT consultancy stand at an advantage in aligning with WICS's goals of enhancing service integration and operational resilience. The successful company, Bridgeall, an SME based in Glasgow, reflects the importance of experience and quality service delivery in securing such opportunities.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054828-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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

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
£144,167 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
March/April 20230

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGEALL

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