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Managed ICT Service Partner

The City of Edinburgh Council

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Planning

30 Sep 2026 at 08:49

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to procure a managed ICT services partner for Lothian Pension Fund, which serves more than 103,000 pension scheme members and employs about 120 staff. The service is intended to support pension administration and investment management in a highly regulated environment. The anticipated scope covers service design and transition; service desk and end-user support; infrastructure, networks, cloud and Microsoft 365; storage, backup and data management; identity and access management; telephony; business continuity and disaster recovery; security; supplier management; and strategic ICT advice and projects. The supplier will take over from the incumbent while maintaining continuity and limiting disruption. Services will support Lothian Pension Fund’s operations in Edinburgh.

This is at the planning stage: the council is testing market interest before a future tender, not inviting bids. It may ask interested organisations to take part in written engagement or Teams meetings over the coming months. The buyer expects a future process with shortlisting followed by rounds of dialogue or negotiation to refine the requirement. A subsequent notice is expected on 15 January 2027. The process is planned as a single lot. No estimated contract value or budget is stated in the process information, and no contract duration, submission deadline or evaluation criteria are set out at this stage. Suppliers should treat the stated future notice date as indicative, rather than a date to submit a response.

This work is suited to established managed-service providers able to deliver an integrated ICT operation for a small workforce within a demanding pension administration and investment-management setting. Relevant strengths include secure and resilient infrastructure, end-user support, cloud and Microsoft 365, data protection and management, identity controls, cyber security, continuity and disaster recovery, and a controlled transition from an incumbent. The buyer is seeking a mature, collaborative partner that can work transparently, provide accessible service-performance data and reporting, and support effective governance. It also wants strategic insight, innovation and continuous improvement, with scalable and adaptable services that can evolve over time. Suppliers able to demonstrate service visibility, industry best practice, improved user experience and measurable business value will be well placed to prepare for the later competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed ICT Service Partner

Notice Description

A Managed ICT Service Partner for approximately 120 users within Lothian Pension Fund

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lothian Pension Fund is seeking to engage with the market in advance of procuring a strategic managed ICT services partner. The organisation employs approximately 120 staff and delivers pension services to more than 103,000 members. Lothian Pension Fund requires a secure, resilient and modern ICT service to support its operations within a highly regulated pension administration and investment management environment. The anticipated scope includes service design and transition, service desk and end-user support, infrastructure and network management, cloud and Microsoft 365 services, storage, backup and data management, identity and access management, telephony, business continuity and disaster recovery, security management, supplier management, and strategic ICT advisory and project services. The successful supplier will be expected to deliver a highly available, secure and scalable technology environment that supports both day-to-day operations and the organisation's longer-term strategic objectives. The supplier will also be expected to deliver a smooth transition from the incumbent provider, ensuring continuity of service and minimising operational disruption. Lothian Pension Fund is seeking a mature, collaborative and forward-thinking technology partner that will work transparently alongside the organisation, contributing strategic insight, innovation and continuous improvement to support its long-term objectives. The successful supplier will be expected to provide full visibility of service performance and operational information, enabling informed decision-making and effective governance. Lothian Pension Fund places significant importance on data transparency and accessibility and expects service management tooling and reporting capabilities that enable authorised personnel to independently access, analyse and report on service data. A strong focus will be placed on continuous improvement and innovation, with the successful supplier expected to proactively identify opportunities to enhance services, improve user experience, strengthen resilience and deliver measurable business value. Lothian Pension Fund is particularly interested in suppliers that can provide scalable and adaptable services, bringing industry best practice and new ideas to support the organisation's evolving needs over the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077d06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092122-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72514000 - Computer facilities management services

72591000 - Development of service level agreements

72611000 - Technical computer support services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 20274 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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