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title: "Award of Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519539"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-12-07"
---

# Award of Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519539

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is undertaking a procurement process titled "Award of Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach," aimed at securing external service providers for data hosting services, emphasising the financial and operational advantages of cloud computing. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to Information Communication Technology (CPV Code: 271500). The tender period commenced on 8th January 2018 and concluded on 31st March 2018. The awarding organisation has already engaged suppliers, and the total contract value is £422,700, with Leidos Innovations being the selected supplier. This award was officially signed on 15th December 2017.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in cloud services and information technology solutions, allowing them to expand their market presence by collaborating with a prominent contracting authority like the Scottish Government. Companies focusing on cloud computing infrastructure, data security, and IT service management would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with such contracts not only provides financial growth but also enhances a firm’s portfolio in delivering government-grade services.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach. The Digital directorate's Digital Ecosystem Unit Data Hosting programme have recognised that there are significant financial and operational benefits to utilising Cloud Computing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339289 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £422,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; MR; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NHS LOTHIAN; NHS TAYSIDE; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; TOLLCROSS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; WESLO HOUSING MANAGEMENT LTD; WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Shettleston |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 39 |
| Supplier names | A.C. WHYTE; ADDACTION; ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES; ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL; BERENDSEN; BK MINIBUSES; BREEDON HEBRIDES; BRITISH GAS SOCIAL HOUSING LTD TRADING AS PH JONES; BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; CANON (UK; CLACKMANNANSHIRE THIRD SECTOR INTERFACE; COMPUTACENTER; CUMBRAE CABS; DFFC; DIGBY LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE; DYNAM; ECG BUILDING MAINTENANCE LTD (T/A ECG FACILITIES SERVICES; EDDIES TAXIS; FAIRHURST; HENDERSON GRASS MACHINERY; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; KIRKTON BUILDERS; LAND USE CONSULTANTS; LDN ARCHITECTS; LEASEPLAN UK LTD TRADING AS AUTOMOTIVE LEASING; LEIDOS INNOVATIONS; LUCE BAY PLANT HIRE; MAINTEL; MITIE PROPERTY SERVICES (UK; MPMH CONSTRUCTION; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; ROCKET SCIENCE; SHIMADZU; SPRING TECHNOLOGY STAFFING SERVICES; SSTAXIS@HOTMAIL.COM; T.A. TAXIS; THE TAYLOR CLARKE PARTNERSHIP; XMA |

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 11:13 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339289

## Notice URLs

- http://www.careinspectorate.com
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
- http://www.weslo-housing.org/
- http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk

## Provenance

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