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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has successfully completed a procurement process for MoveIT Managed File Transfer Support Services. The contract, awarded through a direct award against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Framework (SP-21-034), was signed on 9th April 2025, with a total value of GBP 31,583.65. The services fall under the industry category of General Public Services and are designated under the CPV code 48731000. The procurement stage concluded with the contract awarded to Computacenter, a large-scale supplier situated in Edinburgh. The location for service delivery is also Edinburgh, making it a regionally focused contract within the UKM75 region. The procurement method utilised was limited, involving no prior publication of a call for competition, as justified by the specific requirements of the framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in Edinburgh or those capable of providing specialised software and managed file transfer support services. Large IT service providers and those with expertise in government software solutions would particularly find this contract appealing. Given that the award was direct, companies within established frameworks or those with proven capabilities in similar projects could find potential growth avenues through such procurements. Moreover, being part of a recognised framework facilitates quicker engagements for future projects, thus supporting long-term business expansion. The contracting process by NRS reflects a streamlined procurement initiative focused on efficiency and specialised service delivery, mainly benefiting businesses already familiar with government contracting protocols.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MoveIT Managed File Transfer Support Services

Notice Description

Direct Award for MoveIT Managed File Transfer Support Services against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Framework (SP-21-034) Contract Reference number: 17/04/038

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award for MoveIT Managed File Transfer Support Services against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Framework (SP-21-034) Contract Reference number: 17/04/038

Procurement Information

Direct Award for MoveIT Managed File Transfer Support Services against the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Framework (SP-21-034) Contract Reference number: 17/04/038

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528130
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48731000 - File security software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,583 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Records of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Computacenter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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