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IT Skills Licences

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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25 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract titled "IT Skills Licences" under the industry category of Social Protection. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure through the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework and falls under the services category. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to QA Limited on 13th August 2025. It encompasses a comprehensive skills licence that provides access to training courses in Microsoft, Oracle, and VMware technologies. The procurement stage is in the award phase, indicating the conclusion of the tender process. The service coverage is designated for the UK, specifically the UKM region, with the framework allowing for flexible drawdown from a pre-defined training budget throughout the contract period.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses offering IT training services to engage with the government sector. Companies capable of delivering certified training in virtual and traditional classroom settings could benefit significantly from such opportunities. While the current award went to a large-scale supplier, SMEs with competitive offerings in the IT skills training domain should consider positioning themselves for future tenders of a similar nature. The framework's call-off agreement structure provides flexibility and can support growth ambitions by expanding clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Skills Licences

Notice Description

The IT department requires a skills licence that grants access to certified training courses from Microsoft, Oracle, and VMware. This licence has been procured through the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The IT Department requires a comprehensive skills licence that enables access to certified training courses from Microsoft, Oracle, and VMware. The licence must cover instruction in the following key technologies - Microsoft Server Technologies, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office 365 etc. The licence will operate as a call-off agreement, allowing flexible drawdown from a pre-defined training budget throughout the contract term. Training delivery must be available in both virtual formats (online) and traditional classroom settings to accommodate varied learning preferences. These services are available from QA Limited via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework. The procurement process involved a desk-based evaluation of supplier offerings listed on the G-Cloud portal, using targeted search criteria. QA Limited was identified as the sole provider meeting all specified requirements and is therefore recommended for contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808159
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537662
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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