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Technical Assurance & Enablement Service

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has completed the procurement process for the "Technical Assurance & Enablement Service" under contract ID JAN521106. This initiative focuses on providing technical expertise in SEPA's utilisation of Microsoft services, including M365, Azure workloads, Power Platform, and data manipulation services. Located in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, SEPA awarded the contract to Company Net, based in Edinburgh. The procurement, conducted through a limited method without prior call for competition, relied on the Crown Commercial Services' G-Cloud 13 framework agreement. The contract was signed on 1st November 2024, signifying the commencement of services aimed at enhancing SEPA's digital transformation, key to accelerating reforms in its digital infrastructure.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical assurance and digital enablement services. Companies with expertise in Microsoft services, especially those focusing on M365, Azure, Power Platform, and data management, stand to benefit significantly. Large enterprises with a track record in digital transformation projects will find this tender particularly lucrative, given SEPA's focus on advanced technical support to boost its digital capabilities. The awarded contract's value of GBP 162,000 underscores the significant investment in enhancing SEPA's service efficiency and digital infrastructure, making it a promising venture for innovative tech solutions providers.

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Notice Title

Technical Assurance & Enablement Service

Notice Description

Provision of technical expertise in SEPA's use of Microsoft services including M365, Azure workloads, Power Platform and Data manipulation services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of technical expertise in SEPA's use of Microsoft services including M365, Azure workloads, Power Platform and Data manipulation services. This is a core enabling component for SEPA's digital transformation which will accelerate reforms in our digital infrastructure, supporting efficient creation and delivery of digital services.

Procurement Information

Direct Award call-off from Crown Commercial Services, G-Cloud 13 framework agreement, RM1557.13, Lot 3 - Cloud Support Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786934
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521106
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 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
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.turner@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPANY NET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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