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Consultancy and Implementation of Microsoft Business Applications and Data services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has concluded its procurement process for consultancy and implementation services concerning Microsoft Business Applications and Data services, specifically the Microsoft Dynamics 365 suite and related Microsoft services. The procurement, classified under the services industry category, was conducted using an open procedure in Aberdeen, Scotland, within the regional code UKM50. The procurement process reached the award stage on 25 March 2026, with a contract being signed on 23 March 2026, valued at £10,500,000 GBP. The contract was awarded to Hitachi Solutions Europe, the sole bidder, through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large consultancy firms specialising in digital transformation and enterprise solutions. Businesses with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft business applications can leverage this contract to showcase their capability in delivering strategy, architecture, and implementation services. While the opportunity in this instance was taken by a large organisation, small and medium-sized enterprises with niche expertise in similar technologies may find future tenders from Aberdeen City Council viable for competition, providing a potential for expanding their footprint in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Consultancy and Implementation of Microsoft Business Applications and Data services

Notice Description

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementation, Strategy and Consulting Services The services comprise professional consultancy for the design, planning and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions and other Microsoft services including business and digital strategy development, requirements definition, solution architecture, impact assessments, system configuration, customisation and integration with existing solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827561
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552472
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552472
    Consultancy and Implementation of Microsoft Business Applications and Data services - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementation, Strategy and Consulting Services The services comprise professional consultancy for the design, planning and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions and other Microsoft services including business and digital strategy development, requirements definition, solution architecture, impact assessments, system configuration, customisation and integration with existing solutions.

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