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Connected Falkirk 2026-2031

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Connected Falkirk 2026-2031" project. This contract aims to revitalise the 2020 Connected Falkirk initiative by providing proprietary devices, related software, and essential services, while also addressing the secure disposal or recycling of existing hardware. The procurement, classified under the 'goods' category and located in the UKM76 region of Falkirk, adopted a limited procurement method, specifically through a call-off from the Scottish Government's sole supplier framework. The contract, valued at £5,990,644 and awarded to XMA Limited, was signed on 15th June 2026. The process is complete and noted within the Greater Public Accountability (GPA) framework.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the technology and IT services sector, to engage in substantial public sector projects by leveraging existing frameworks with key governmental bodies. Large enterprises that specialise in supplying and servicing digital educational devices and platforms are ideally suited to benefit and compete for similar procurements. The opportunity underscores a potential for businesses to expand their portfolios by participating in government-led initiatives targeting technological upgrades and infrastructure development within public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connected Falkirk 2026-2031

Notice Description

The Provision of proprietary devices and associated software and services enable Falkirk Council to renew the 2020 Connected Falkirk project. This contract also includes the secure disposal, resale, or recycling of the current Connected Falkirk hardware.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-Off from the Scottish Government sole supplier framework for the Supply and delivery of Web Based and Proprietary Devices (SP-22-020), including associated licensing, and anciliary services.. Call-Off from the Scottish Government sole supplier framework for the Supply and delivery of Web Based and Proprietary Devices (SP-22-020), including associated licensing, and anciliary services.

Procurement Information

Call-Off from the Scottish Government sole supplier framework for the Supply and delivery of Web Based and Proprietary Devices (SP-22-020).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836891
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559722
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,990,644 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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