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GB-Sheffield: Azure CSP

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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02 May 2023 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based platform to Softcat Plc. The title of the contract was 'Azure CSP', falling under the 'Computer support services' industry category. The procurement stage was completed on March 31, 2023, with a contract value of £175,000. The contract period begins on April 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2024, based in Sheffield, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the computer support and consultancy services sector to engage with the British Business Bank. Companies with expertise in technical computer support services and experience in cloud-based platforms, especially those related to the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The awarded contract can serve as a reference point for businesses seeking to enter or expand in this market segment.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Azure CSP

Notice Description

Provision of a cloud-based platform to provide scalable and flexible access to the Microsoft Azure platform that allows the spin up of new tenants for Azure subscriptions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd3cef6-648e-4fc1-b56d-b6389c061c05
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
02039051462

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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