---
title: "Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS

Buyer: WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680e9

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## Summary

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), located in Stirling, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of consolidated IT services. This process, defined under the legal basis 32014L0024, involved an open procedure aimed at awarding a contract for computer-related services, specifically focusing on IT services, including Microsoft 365 support, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, and technical consultancy. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being actively signed on 5 June 2026 for a term starting 1 June 2026, spanning an initial four-year period. The purchasing entity targeted businesses through the open procurement method, engaging in a competition based on award criteria with an 80% focus on quality and 20% on price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and cybersecurity. With a contract value of £144,167, it is a growth avenue, especially for SMEs equipped to deliver comprehensive managed IT services remotely across the region UKM77. Firms possessing expertise in cloud services, security enhancements, and IT consultancy stand at an advantage in aligning with WICS's goals of enhancing service integration and operational resilience. The successful company, Bridgeall, an SME based in Glasgow, reflects the importance of experience and quality service delivery in securing such opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of consolidated IT services, including Microsoft 365 support, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, and technical consultancy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a consolidated managed IT service supporting its Microsoft 365 cloud-based environment. The scope of services includes Microsoft 365 backup and disaster recovery, enhanced email security services (including Mimecast) and cyber awareness training, Microsoft 365 and Azure/Entra ID administration and support, licensing management and optimisation, managed DMARC services, and the provision of draw-down technical consultancy support. The contract will consolidate a number of existing IT services into a single managed service arrangement to improve service integration, cyber security and operational resilience. The contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2026 and will run for an initial period of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054828-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | March/April 20230 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,167 |
| Lots value | £144,167 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,167 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 1QZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGEALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054828-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033223-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.wics.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829213
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10543

## Provenance

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