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title: "Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829213"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS

Buyer: WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829213

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## Summary

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS," under the industry category of IT services. This contract is focused on delivering consolidated managed IT services, including Microsoft 365 support, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, across the region UKM77, with services primarily delivered remotely. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the process has reached the award and contract stages, culminating with a contract start date of 1 June 2026. The procurement method was open, ensuring transparency and competition, with a tender period ending on 8 May 2026, followed by the start of the award period.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in Microsoft 365 cloud environments, backup solutions, and cyber security. The contract, worth £144,167, will run for an initial period of four years, presenting a substantial engagement for SMEs like Bridgeall, the awarded supplier. Businesses providing comprehensive IT solutions and technical consultancy, and capable of enhancing service integration and operational resilience, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. This tender required expertise in managing cloud-based services and offered a valuable platform for firms aiming to partner with public sector organisations in the UK, especially those looking to consolidate and optimise IT operations.

## Notice

Provision of consolidated IT services, including Microsoft 365 support, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, and technical consultancy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a consolidated managed IT service supporting its Microsoft 365 cloud-based environment. The scope of services includes Microsoft 365 backup and disaster recovery, enhanced email security services (including Mimecast) and cyber awareness training, Microsoft 365 and Azure/Entra ID administration and support, licensing management and optimisation, managed DMARC services, and the provision of draw-down technical consultancy support. The contract will consolidate a number of existing IT services into a single managed service arrangement to improve service integration, cyber security and operational resilience. The contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2026 and will run for an initial period of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557722 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | March/April 20230 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,167 |
| Lots value | £144,167 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,167 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 1QZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGEALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557722
- 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553709

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553709&idx=2
  13th April 2026 - Contract terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553709&idx=1
  13th April 2026 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553709
  Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS - Provision of consolidated IT services, including Microsoft 365 support, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, and technical consultancy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557722
  Provision of consolidated IT services to WICS - Provision of consolidated IT services, including Microsoft 365 support, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, and technical consultancy

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.wics.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829213

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