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Backup Solution Requirement, 2024-27

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association, situated in Edinburgh, has successfully awarded a contract for IT backup services encompassing Microsoft 365 Azure and a single on-premises server. The procurement process, titled "Backup Solution Requirement, 2024-27," focused on the housing and community amenities industry and primarily covers the Edinburgh area, with potential reach to Bellshill, Irvine, Inverness, and Thurso. The procurement followed an open procedure and has moved from the tender stage, initiated on 24 May 2024, to the award stage, with the contract signed on 15 August 2024. The contract was awarded to Brightsolid Online Technology Ltd, based in Dundee, highlighting the competitive nature of the tender with various bids evaluated and the highest and lowest valid bids being £125,754.00 and £10,910.05, respectively.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT backup solutions, particularly those familiar with Microsoft 365 Azure environments and on-premises server configurations. Given that the procurement process was open and competitive, it demonstrates a high potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure contracts if they meet the technical and economic selection criteria. The long-term nature of the contract (running from 2024 to 2027, with potential extensions) provides stable business prospects, making it attractive for IT firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly within the housing and community amenities sector.

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Notice Title

Backup Solution Requirement, 2024-27

Notice Description

IT backup services for Microsoft 365 Azure and a single on-premises server

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per Invitation to Tender

Renewal: Option to extend into fourth and fifth year (3+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512181
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Stephen McDougall
Contact Email
stephen.mcdougall@cairnha.com
Contact Phone
+44 8009903405

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTSOLID ONLINE TECHNOLOGY

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