Award

Microsoft Azure Software Cloud Solution

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

04 Jun 2018 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Microsoft Azure Software Cloud Solution" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, primarily based in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry and was classified as a selective tender. The tender period concluded on 6th May 2018, leading to a contract award of £149,286.80 to Softcat PLC, effective from 7th May 2018 to 6th May 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and cloud computing services to compete for government contracts. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given that the procurement was open to them. Firms with expertise in similar technological solutions or those experienced in working within governmental frameworks will be well-positioned to take advantage of future opportunities stemming from this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Software Cloud Solution

Notice Description

STFC had a requirement for Microsoft Azure. This requirement was procured via a Direct award against the SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement Lot 1 to the number 1 ranked supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05a18c64-4a77-4e9f-800e-138782eb408d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51958479-5f6f-4ec6-b817-9aeb3b510e8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,286 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,286 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2018 - 6 May 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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