Award

ICT Target Operating Model

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "ICT Target Operating Model." This procurement falls under the services category and involves an open procedure on the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). The contract, valued at £420,000, is intended to enhance ICT operating models and was signed on 27th March 2026. The contract's sole supplier is Gartner U.K. Limited, and the primary location for service delivery is Edinburgh (region UKM75). The procurement was managed under an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and broad participation.

This contract presents opportunities for firms specialising in ICT services to expand their influence and demonstrate their capabilities within the public sector. Large firms like Gartner U.K. Limited have proven successful, suggesting that businesses with a strong portfolio in ICT solutions could leverage similar frameworks to secure future contracts. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) did not participate in this tender, the open procedure indicates potential for businesses of various scales to engage, provided they meet the procurement requirements. This framework emphasizes the value of strategic partnerships and advanced service offerings within the ICT industry.

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Notice Title

ICT Target Operating Model

Notice Description

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework (RM1557.14) for ICT Target Operating Model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework (RM1557.14) for ICT Target Operating Model.. Please refer to https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828537
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553231
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
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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