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Award of Data Centre and Cloud Services for Borders College

BORDERS COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Borders College involves the direct award of a contract for Data Centre and Cloud Services. The award was completed on 31st December 2025, with the tender process date recorded as 11th February 2026. The contract is for a serviced Tier 3 data centre solution, including server, storage, and back-up solutions, providing a secure VPN connection to the college. Borders College, situated in Galashiels, UK, managed the procurement using an open procedure and is categorised under Education. The procurement stage has reached completion, with DataVita Limited, based in Chapelhall, UK, selected as the supplier. This project aligns with Scottish Procurement Cloud Services SP-22-023, offering continuity of service for 12 months due to changes in the college estate in 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in data centre and cloud services. With an open procurement method suitable for competitive aiming businesses, it highlights the need for a high-security data centre platform. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector, especially those experienced in Tier 3 data centre operations and secure networking solutions, would find themselves well-positioned to offer robust services. Furthermore, enterprises looking to partner with educational institutions to provide high-quality technological infrastructure can benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities, potentially expanding their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Data Centre and Cloud Services for Borders College

Notice Description

Serviced Tier 3 data centre solution with server, storage and back-up solutions in a data centre platform providing Borders College with a secure VPN connection between the data centre and Borders College.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Borders College contract for data centre and cloud services ended on 31st Dec 2025. The college required a continuity of service for 12 months while a review of the service is undertaken due to changes in the college estate in 2026. This was a direct award through Scottish Procurement Cloud Services SP-22-023 for 12 months. The contract is a serviced Tier 3 data centre solution providing Borders College with server, storage and back-up solutions in a data centre platform. This solution provides Borders College with a secure VPN connection between the data centre and Borders College.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823228
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549321
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
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
£138,765 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BORDERS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3HE
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATAVITA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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