---
title: "Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach - SG Hosting Implementation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559908"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000559908.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-10-04"
---

# Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach - SG Hosting Implementation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559908

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a tender process for the contract titled "Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach - SG Hosting Implementation." This contract, which falls under the services industry category, was focused on appointing an external service provider for a cloud-based data hosting system. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, yielding a total contract value of £422,700. The location for delivery was central Scotland, specifically the Central Belt, with the contract awarded on 14 December 2017. The tender was fully executed after receiving 21 bids, including 12 from small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in cloud computing and data hosting services, particularly those offering innovative technological solutions. SMEs that specialise in cloud services can leverage this awarded contract to highlight their capabilities and potentially position themselves for future opportunities with the Scottish Government or similar public sector organisations. Engaging in such tenders not only enhances a business's portfolio but also provides a platform for scaling operations in the burgeoning digital services market.

## Notice

Requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333548 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEIDOS INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333548

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333548
  Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach - SG Hosting Implementation - Requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Data Hosting - Cloud First Approach system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559908

## Provenance

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