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Miscrosoft Consultancy Services to the University of the Highlands and Islands

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is currently engaged in a procurement process for Microsoft consultancy services, specifically aimed at supporting their Learning and Information Services Department. This open tender, titled "Microsoft Consultancy Services to the University of the Highlands and Islands," focuses on services related to Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, Intune, and SCCM. The tender was initiated on 29 January 2019, with a submission deadline set for 22 February 2019. Bids were opened on the same day. The procurement falls under the education sector and is based in Inverness, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT consultancy, particularly those experienced in Microsoft products and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in providing technical consultancy and training in the areas specified may find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, the competitive nature of the tender process, with four bids submitted, suggests a vibrant market for such services, paving the way for potential partnerships and growth within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Miscrosoft Consultancy Services to the University of the Highlands and Islands

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands Learning and Information Services Department requires the services of a suitable technical consultancy for Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, Intune and SCCM.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Technical consultancy in relation to Active Directory, SCCM, Office 365, Azure, Intune and MDM, and provision of bespoke training.

Renewal: One further extension period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000571385
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347868
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2022 or March 2023 if extension invoked.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Amanda Mackenzie, Procurement Department
Contact Email
amackenzie@apuc-scot.ac.uk, procurement@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AT COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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