---
title: "Consultancy Work in DSU"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000596359"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2019-09-05"
---

# Consultancy Work in DSU

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000596359

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Consultancy Work in DSU" was initiated by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, which is located at Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, UK. This open procedure tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on technical consultancy to address the withdrawal of SQL Server and Windows Server from mainstream support. The contract was awarded to MWS IT Solutions Ltd on 27th August 2019, and it encompasses consulting work related to systems analysis and remediation proposals, with a total contract value of £62,205. The tender has since been completed.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the IT consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in systems analysis, software migration, and cloud services. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions for IT system upgrades and possess a strong understanding of the implications of software support lifecycle changes would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As public sector agencies increasingly seek technical partners to navigate digital transitions, this procurement process reflects the ongoing demand for consultancy expertise in the public sector, signifying a potential area for business growth.

## Notice

technical consultant for DSU.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

- Undertake analysis of the current estate to determine the impact of the withdrawal of SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2 from mainstream support, providing a consolidated view; - Draft proposals for remediation, including upgrade, retirement or migration to cloud, for agreement with service owners; and - Deliver agreed technical action plan in line with SCTS change management processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365265 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,205 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MWS IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365265

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365265
  Consultancy Work in DSU - technical consultant for DSU.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000596359

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