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EndPoint Management solution for Apple - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "EndPoint Management solution for Apple - University of Aberdeen" was conducted by the University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK. The industry category for this particular contract falls under Education and is specifically related to services for the centralised management of the university's macOS estate. The procurement stage is at Award, with the contract having been signed on 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was limited, as it was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This decision was made to sustain continuity and minimise disruption amid the current high demand for university resources, given that alternative solutions do not presently meet the university’s requirements.

This procurement offers a notable opportunity for large businesses experienced in providing management solutions for Apple devices. The chosen supplier, Iru Inc. (formerly Kandji Inc), secured the contract valued at GBP 80,000, illustrating a lucrative prospect for providers specialising in automated device enrolment, policy enforcement, and security management services. Engaging in similar tenders can enhance business growth for companies proficient in advanced IT solutions, particularly those capable of integrating with institutional identity and security services. Such contracts can help businesses establish or consolidate their presence in the higher education sector, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in academic and professional service areas across the UK.

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Notice Title

EndPoint Management solution for Apple - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - provision of centralised management, security, and lifecycle administration for the University's macOS estate. The service enables automated device enrolment, policy enforcement, software deployment, patch management, compliance monitoring, and remote support capabilities. The solution supports secure configuration standards, integrates with University identity and security services, and provides streamlined provisioning and management of Apple devices across academic and professional service areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE - provision of centralised management, security, and lifecycle administration for the University's macOS estate. The service enables automated device enrolment, policy enforcement, software deployment, patch management, compliance monitoring, and remote support capabilities. The solution supports secure configuration standards, integrates with University identity and security services, and provides streamlined provisioning and management of Apple devices across academic and professional service areas.

Procurement Information

The intention is to eventually move to the free of charge Microsoft Intune for this service but the solution does not meet the university's requirements at the moment. To avoid increased workloads at a time of heavy demand on university resources the intentions is to stay with the same vendor - any change of supplier would significantly impact internal resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 days 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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
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
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRU INC., (FORMERLY KANDJI

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556980
    EndPoint Management solution for Apple - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE - provision of centralised management, security, and lifecycle administration for the University's macOS estate. The service enables automated device enrolment, policy enforcement, software deployment, patch management, compliance monitoring, and remote support capabilities. The solution supports secure configuration standards, integrates with University identity and security services, and provides streamlined provisioning and management of Apple devices across academic and professional service areas.

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