---
title: "Award of Data Centre and Cloud Services for Borders College"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823228"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BORDERS COLLEGE"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Award of Data Centre and Cloud Services for Borders College

Buyer: BORDERS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823228

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Borders College involves the direct award of a contract for Data Centre and Cloud Services. The award was completed on 31st December 2025, with the tender process date recorded as 11th February 2026. The contract is for a serviced Tier 3 data centre solution, including server, storage, and back-up solutions, providing a secure VPN connection to the college. Borders College, situated in Galashiels, UK, managed the procurement using an open procedure and is categorised under Education. The procurement stage has reached completion, with DataVita Limited, based in Chapelhall, UK, selected as the supplier. This project aligns with Scottish Procurement Cloud Services SP-22-023, offering continuity of service for 12 months due to changes in the college estate in 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in data centre and cloud services. With an open procurement method suitable for competitive aiming businesses, it highlights the need for a high-security data centre platform. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector, especially those experienced in Tier 3 data centre operations and secure networking solutions, would find themselves well-positioned to offer robust services. Furthermore, enterprises looking to partner with educational institutions to provide high-quality technological infrastructure can benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities, potentially expanding their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Serviced Tier 3 data centre solution with server, storage and back-up solutions in a data centre platform providing Borders College with a secure VPN connection between the data centre and Borders College.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Borders College contract for data centre and cloud services ended on 31st Dec 2025. The college required a continuity of service for 12 months while a review of the service is undertaken due to changes in the college estate in 2026. This was a direct award through Scottish Procurement Cloud Services SP-22-023 for 12 months. The contract is a serviced Tier 3 data centre solution providing Borders College with server, storage and back-up solutions in a data centre platform. This solution provides Borders College with a secure VPN connection between the data centre and Borders College.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549321 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £138,765 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BORDERS COLLEGE |
| Locality | GALASHIELS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD1 3HE |
| 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 | DATAVITA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549321

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549321
  Award of Data Centre and Cloud Services for Borders College - Serviced Tier 3 data centre solution with server, storage and back-up solutions in a data centre platform providing Borders College with a secure VPN connection between the data centre and Borders College.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.borderscollege.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823228

## Provenance

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