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UK SBS DDaT21473 UKRI Azure cloud computing services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Dec 2021 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation's requirement for Azure cloud computing services, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, spans four years from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2025. The procurement method used is a selective tender, which was sourced through a call-off against the JISC OCRE Framework Agreement. The procurement status is complete, with the award notice published on 8 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud computing services, particularly those capable of delivering complex software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for such contracts, given their agility and innovation potential in service delivery. Companies looking to expand their capabilities in information systems will find this contract aligns with their growth strategies in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

UK SBS DDaT21473 UKRI Azure cloud computing services

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of cloud based Azure hosting and computing services for a period of four years. This was sourced via a Call-Off against the JISC OCRE Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a07e66a-07a5-4dd1-ac52-3ca39f8968bf
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
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 4-5 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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