--- title: "Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED" published: "2025-03-28" --- # Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement Buyer: ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215.json) ## Summary Albyn Housing Society Limited is seeking a managed service provider and associated services to handle IT and Cyber Security requirements. This tender, titled "Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement," falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities. The services will be delivered in the UKM region of Ross-shire, with the procurement currently at the tender stage. Key dates to note include the tender end period on 2 May 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract's start date immediately afterward. The total contract value is £525,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT management and cybersecurity services. The selected provider will implement a comprehensive managed IT service that includes real-time threat detection, incident response, and regular security assessments. This project is well-suited for businesses with expertise in maintaining cybersecurity standards like Cyber Essentials Plus. By partnering with Albyn Housing Society Limited, firms can establish long-term relationships and potentially secure a two-year renewal, enhancing business stability and growth. The focus includes ensuring optimal IT performance and compliance, which aligns perfectly with companies geared towards robust, secure IT solutions. ## Notice Albyn is looking for a fully managed IT and Cyber Security service. This new partnership will ensure that Albyn are able to attain Cyber Essentials Plus By leveraging a comprehensive managed service, The supplier will proactively monitor and manage Albyn's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and minimising downtime. This service will include fully managed cybersecurity, such as real-time threat detection, incident response, and regular security assessments. This service will allow Albyn staff to focus on core business activities, reducing the burden of IT management and providing peace of mind knowing that Albyn's IT environment is secure and compliant with industry standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 TO BE ADDED AS PER DOCUMENT 1 Renewal: 2 year renewal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527089 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £525,000 | | Lots value | £525,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED | | Locality | ROSS-SHIRE | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV18 0DL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Cromarty Firth | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 28 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527089 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=10 14th April 2025 - Please see presentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=5 28th March 2025 - Document 5 - Pricing Schedule MSP - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=6 28th March 2025 - Document 6 - Declaration MSP - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=7 28th March 2025 - Appendix supporting document 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=8 28th March 2025 - Appendix supporting document 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=9 28th March 2025 - Appendix supporting document 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=1 28th March 2025 - Document 1 - ITT MSP - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=2 28th March 2025 - Document 2 - SQ MSP - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=3 28th March 2025 - Document 3 - Project Information MSP - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR527089&idx=4 28th March 2025 - Document 4 - Requirements MSP - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527089 Managed Service Provider and Associated Services Procurement - Albyn is looking for a fully managed IT and Cyber Security service. This new partnership will ensure that Albyn are able to attain Cyber Essentials Plus By leveraging a comprehensive managed service, The supplier will proactively monitor and manage Albyn's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and minimising downtime. This service will include fully managed cybersecurity, such as real-time threat detection, incident response, and regular security assessments. This service will allow Albyn staff to focus on core business activities, reducing the burden of IT management and providing peace of mind knowing that Albyn's IT environment is secure and compliant with industry standards. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.albynhousing.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794215 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000794215. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794215.json.