--- title: "EndPoint Management solution for Apple - University of Aberdeen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2026-06-01" --- # EndPoint Management solution for Apple - University of Aberdeen Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "EndPoint Management solution for Apple - University of Aberdeen" was conducted by the University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK. The industry category for this particular contract falls under Education and is specifically related to services for the centralised management of the university's macOS estate. The procurement stage is at Award, with the contract having been signed on 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was limited, as it was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This decision was made to sustain continuity and minimise disruption amid the current high demand for university resources, given that alternative solutions do not presently meet the university’s requirements. This procurement offers a notable opportunity for large businesses experienced in providing management solutions for Apple devices. The chosen supplier, Iru Inc. (formerly Kandji Inc), secured the contract valued at GBP 80,000, illustrating a lucrative prospect for providers specialising in automated device enrolment, policy enforcement, and security management services. Engaging in similar tenders can enhance business growth for companies proficient in advanced IT solutions, particularly those capable of integrating with institutional identity and security services. Such contracts can help businesses establish or consolidate their presence in the higher education sector, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in academic and professional service areas across the UK. ## Notice AWARD NOTICE - provision of centralised management, security, and lifecycle administration for the University's macOS estate. The service enables automated device enrolment, policy enforcement, software deployment, patch management, compliance monitoring, and remote support capabilities. The solution supports secure configuration standards, integrates with University identity and security services, and provides streamlined provisioning and management of Apple devices across academic and professional service areas. ### Lot Information Lot 1 AWARD NOTICE - provision of centralised management, security, and lifecycle administration for the University's macOS estate. The service enables automated device enrolment, policy enforcement, software deployment, patch management, compliance monitoring, and remote support capabilities. The solution supports secure configuration standards, integrates with University identity and security services, and provides streamlined provisioning and management of Apple devices across academic and professional service areas. ### Procurement Information The intention is to eventually move to the free of charge Microsoft Intune for this service but the solution does not meet the university's requirements at the moment. To avoid increased workloads at a time of heavy demand on university resources the intentions is to stay with the same vendor - any change of supplier would significantly impact internal resources. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556980 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £80,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 3FX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IRU INC., (FORMERLY KANDJI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556980 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556980 EndPoint Management solution for Apple - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE - provision of centralised management, security, and lifecycle administration for the University's macOS estate. The service enables automated device enrolment, policy enforcement, software deployment, patch management, compliance monitoring, and remote support capabilities. The solution supports secure configuration standards, integrates with University identity and security services, and provides streamlined provisioning and management of Apple devices across academic and professional service areas. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000833409. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833409.json.