--- title: "Microsoft PPM Solution" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY" published: "2025-07-16" --- # Microsoft PPM Solution Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638.json) ## Summary The Scottish Qualifications Authority, a central purchasing body located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, has awarded a contract for the provision of support for its Microsoft Project Online PPM solution. The procurement, titled "Microsoft PPM Solution," falls under the industry category of education services and covers the UK region of UKM. The process was conducted through an open procedure starting from an active tender stage on April 17, 2025, with a submission deadline of May 19, 2025. The contracted service commenced on July 8, 2025, and is expected to run through July 7, 2027, with potential for renewal. The initial contract was awarded to Wellingtone Limited, an SME based in Windsor, for a value of GBP 35,000, and the contract was signed on July 2, 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT support services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft technologies, as it involves system administration, consultancy services, and helpdesk support. Companies capable of developing APIs to integrate with existing systems, ensuring smooth operations and reporting functionalities, would be well-suited for such contracts. It highlights growth opportunities within the public sector for businesses looking to expand their services to educational institutions, further demonstrating a demand for technology solutions that enhance operational efficiencies. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should be adept at responding to open procedure tenders and capable of offering value-added services in the UK educational sector. ## Notice 1. Provision of support for SQAs instance of Microsoft Project Online PPM solution. This should include: - Business hours helpdesk support by email or phone operated by Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists appropriate to the solution. -System Administration -Access to consultancy services for system development or training 2. Provision of any API/Service required to allow the advanced reporting functionality of current reporting suites (as outlined above) to continue to operate, and administration of these reports. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1. Provision of support for SQAs instance of Microsoft Project Online PPM solution. This should include: -Business hours helpdesk support by email or phone operated by Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists appropriate to the solution. -System Administration -Access to consultancy services for system development or training 2. Provision of any API/Service required to allow the advanced reporting functionality of current reporting suites (as outlined above) to continue to operate, and administration of these reports. Renewal: 1 year extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534783 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £35 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY | | Locality | MIDLOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1FD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WELLINGTONE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534783 - 17 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528604 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528604&idx=6 17th April 2025 - Supporting Document 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528604&idx=1 17th April 2025 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528604&idx=2 17th April 2025 - Supplier Security Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528604&idx=3 17th April 2025 - Supporting Document 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528604&idx=4 17th April 2025 - Supporting Document 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528604&idx=5 17th April 2025 - Supporting Document 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528604 Microsoft PPM Solution - 1. Provision of support for SQAs instance of Microsoft Project Online PPM solution. This should include: - Business hours helpdesk support by email or phone operated by Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists appropriate to the solution. -System Administration -Access to consultancy services for system development or training 2. Provision of any API/Service required to allow the advanced reporting functionality of current reporting suites (as outlined above) to continue to operate, and administration of these reports. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534783 Microsoft PPM Solution - 1. Provision of support for SQAs instance of Microsoft Project Online PPM solution. This should include: - Business hours helpdesk support by email or phone operated by Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists appropriate to the solution. -System Administration -Access to consultancy services for system development or training 2. Provision of any API/Service required to allow the advanced reporting functionality of current reporting suites (as outlined above) to continue to operate, and administration of these reports. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sqa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000796638. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796638.json.