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iSeries Support & Maintenance

Scottish Qualifications Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has completed the award process for the contract titled "iSeries Support & Maintenance," focusing on providing services such as maintenance and support for IBM iSeries systems located in Glasgow and Dalkeith. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure within the services category and was completed on 16th July 2025. The contract, valued at £18,504, was formally awarded to Walker Technology Solutions Ltd, an SME, on 6th May 2025. The engaging process was managed from the Scottish Qualifications Authority's headquarters in Midlothian.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in IT support services, particularly those experienced in IBM systems. The ongoing maintenance and support required for the iSeries systems suggest a long-term engagement, suitable for IT companies looking to expand their Scottish clientele. SMEs with expertise in software maintenance and electronic submission systems are especially well-suited to compete in such opportunities, given the streamlined procurement method and the strategic emphasis on electronic solutions from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

iSeries Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Services for the Maintenance and Support of our IBM iSeries located in our Glasgow and Dalkeith Offices. Licences and powerdown support are also required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for the Maintenance and Support of our IBM iSeries located in our Glasgow and Dalkeith Offices.

Renewal: 1 + 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790406
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534785
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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

72222300 - Information technology services

72261000 - Software support services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,504 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Walker Technology Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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