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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh engaged in an open procurement process to procure consultancy services for an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) solution and implementation partner. This fell under the education sector, and services were provided under the UK Government's G-Cloud 14 framework, specifically Lot 3 for Cloud Support. The procurement was completed with a contract awarded on 21st June 2026. The location for service delivery was in the region of UKM75, Edinburgh. The successful bidder was CyPro Consulting Ltd, and the contract value was £430,116.60, with a duration of three years initially, plus an optional 12-month extension.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in identity and access management solutions. SMEs, such as CyPro Consulting Ltd, demonstrated their capabilities by securing this contract, indicating a competitive advantage for similar small to medium enterprises. Businesses with prior experience in providing cloud support services within governmental frameworks or those looking to expand their professional portfolio within the education sector would find participating in such tenders beneficial for long-term growth and establishing a foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

IDAM Consultancy

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh procured consultancy services for the procurement of an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) solution and implementation partner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh procured consultancy services for the procurement of an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) solution and implementation partner. Procurement is via Direct Award, G-Cloud 14, Lot 3, Cloud Support, Government Commercial Agency framework. Contract is for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend by up to 12 months.. Note - the contract was awarded via Direct Award, G-Cloud 14, Government Commercial Agency framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835286
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558507
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,116 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20264 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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

CYPRO CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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