Award

Microsoft PPM Solution

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority, a central purchasing body located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, has awarded a contract for the provision of support for its Microsoft Project Online PPM solution. The procurement, titled "Microsoft PPM Solution," falls under the industry category of education services and covers the UK region of UKM. The process was conducted through an open procedure starting from an active tender stage on April 17, 2025, with a submission deadline of May 19, 2025. The contracted service commenced on July 8, 2025, and is expected to run through July 7, 2027, with potential for renewal. The initial contract was awarded to Wellingtone Limited, an SME based in Windsor, for a value of GBP 35,000, and the contract was signed on July 2, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT support services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft technologies, as it involves system administration, consultancy services, and helpdesk support. Companies capable of developing APIs to integrate with existing systems, ensuring smooth operations and reporting functionalities, would be well-suited for such contracts. It highlights growth opportunities within the public sector for businesses looking to expand their services to educational institutions, further demonstrating a demand for technology solutions that enhance operational efficiencies. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should be adept at responding to open procedure tenders and capable of offering value-added services in the UK educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft PPM Solution

Notice Description

1. Provision of support for SQAs instance of Microsoft Project Online PPM solution. This should include: - Business hours helpdesk support by email or phone operated by Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists appropriate to the solution. -System Administration -Access to consultancy services for system development or training 2. Provision of any API/Service required to allow the advanced reporting functionality of current reporting suites (as outlined above) to continue to operate, and administration of these reports.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Provision of support for SQAs instance of Microsoft Project Online PPM solution. This should include: -Business hours helpdesk support by email or phone operated by Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists appropriate to the solution. -System Administration -Access to consultancy services for system development or training 2. Provision of any API/Service required to allow the advanced reporting functionality of current reporting suites (as outlined above) to continue to operate, and administration of these reports.

Renewal: 1 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534783
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELLINGTONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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