---
title: "Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000673591"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000673591"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000673591.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000673591.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVE BORDERS"
published: "2022-04-05"
---

# Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365

Buyer: LIVE BORDERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000673591

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Live Borders, a charity and sports trust located in Galashiels, Scotland, aiming to secure network, IT, and telecom support services, including a transition to Microsoft 365. The tender, identified as "Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365," is at the Award stage, following a completed open procedure. The contract was signed on 28 March 2022, with a total value of £428,300. Key contacts within Live Borders include Linda Ross and Richard Angus, who can be reached via the provided telephone numbers and email addresses.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, telecom management, and cloud-based solutions, to expand their operations. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of network infrastructure and desktop support, alongside experience in facilitating transitions to Microsoft 365, will be well-positioned to compete. The active involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the bidding process indicates a welcoming environment for diverse suppliers to engage in this contract.

## Notice

Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a strategic partner to deliver and manage the network infrastructure, desktop support and telephony. Our partner will also support the implementation and transition to MS Office 365. Supporting the ethos that technology itself cannot create a collaborative culture, technology can enable it by empowering employees with the right communication tools, regardless of location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445254 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £428,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVE BORDERS |
| Locality | GALASHIELS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD1 2DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Galashiels and District |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GB TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445254
- 30 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444808
- 7 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434959
- 16 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433172

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=12
  16th December 2021 - Answers to additional questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=11
  16th December 2021 - Answers to additional questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=10
  15th December 2021 - Answers to additional questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=9
  15th December 2021 - Answers to additional questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=8
  14th December 2021 - Answers to additional questions - ticket numbers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=7
  10th December 2021 - Answers to additional questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=6
  8th December 2021 - Live Borders Server Topology
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=5
  8th December 2021 - Live Borders Active Directory
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=4
  8th December 2021 - Answers to questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=2
  17th November 2021 - ITT to provide network, IT and telecoms support including transition to Microsoft 365
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=3
  17th November 2021 - ITT to provide network, IT and telecoms support including transition to Microsoft 365
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433172&idx=1
  17th November 2021 - ITT to provide network, IT and telecoms support including transition to Microsoft 365
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433172
  Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365 - Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444808
  Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365 - Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445254
  Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365 - Network, IT and telecoms support, including transition to Microsoft 365

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.liveborders.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000673591

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000673591. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000673591.json.
