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G Cloud 8

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Crown Commercial Service, which has established the "G Cloud 8" framework agreement aimed at providing cloud computing services to UK public sector bodies. This open procedure was officially awarded on 29 July 2016, and the contract period runs from 1 August 2016 to 31 July 2017. The maximum duration for any call-off contract under this framework is set at 24 months, with a total contract value of £200 million. The framework supports various public entities, including central government departments, NHS bodies, and local authorities, across the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and support within the realm of cloud computing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the ongoing refreshes of the framework—occurring every 3 to 12 months—will allow new suppliers to be added continuously, creating a dynamic opportunity for growth and expansion in this evolving market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

G Cloud 8

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Contracting Authority put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3) (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. The above Public Sector Bodies had a need for a compliant Procurement Vehicle to access Cloud Computing Services. This Framework will be a recurring Framework, the maximum duration of any Call-Off Contract that may be placed by an eligible Contracting Body is 24 months. G-Cloud services, available via the Digital Marketplace, will require frequent procurement refreshes to bring on new suppliers and services. Refreshes are being considered at a varying frequency of 3-12 months depending on demand and/or availability of new services as the IT Cloud market develops.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f196b12-3d81-4085-8b60-f94d0740838c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2017 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFER TO ATTACHED LIST OF SUCCESSFULLY AWARDED SUPPLIERS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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