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Cloud Specialist Support

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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09 Oct 2019 at 13:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cloud Specialist Support" was initiated by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to enhance incident support and resolution of their Azure Platform. The procurement method employed was selective, functioning as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is currently complete and involves a contract value of £35,100, with a contract period running from 15th July 2019 to 15th April 2020. HMRC is located at 100 Whitehall, Westminster, London, within the software package and information systems industry.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cloud services, particularly those experienced in Microsoft Azure and related support. Businesses that can offer specialist skills to assist HMRC as they expand their cloud capabilities would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project can help such companies grow by aligning themselves with HMRC’s strategic objectives to increase cloud adoption.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Specialist Support

Notice Description

HMRC need the supplier to deliver key incident support and resolution of the Azure Platform for HMRC, this includes the escalation to Microsoft if required. As HMRC drives to increase Cloud Adoption in line with HMRC strategy there is a need to bring in specialist support skills in the area of Microsoft Azure and the new tools available on the platform. The support is to assist in the operation support of the Azure platform, providing an escalation point for the HMRC Operational team as HMRC increases its own skills though HMRC has some skills in this area the new features are not fully understood by internal resources and as additional training is provided there is the need to have the additional level of support with a specialist.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07164dee-728c-444f-905f-fc7f65ba4e66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25da7ae-9ad6-464c-8da9-850449428aa0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£35,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2019 - 15 Apr 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2NP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOL-TEC

Further Information

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