Award

DfE Cloud Hosting Services 2024 - con_25721

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

07 Aug 2024 at 16:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract titled "DfE Cloud Hosting Services 2024 - con_25721" for the provision of cloud hosting services and associated support through the Crown Commercial Service TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098), specifically Lot 3: Software. The procurement falls under the IT services category, valued at £64,568,541.49. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract commenced on the 1st of August 2024 and is set to conclude on the 31st of July 2028, with a potential optional extension of one year. This award was officially published on the 7th of August 2024 and was last updated the same day. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various overseas territories and regions globally.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on cloud hosting and support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible. The awarded supplier, Bytes Software Services Ltd, is a large-scale company indicating that the contract can accommodate businesses of considerable capacity. The structured procurement approach through a framework ensures that participating businesses have a clear path to securing substantial, long-term government contracts, thereby fostering potential growth and stability in the IT service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Cloud Hosting Services 2024 - con_25721

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Cloud Hosting Services and Associated Support. DfE will access Microsoft Azure products through a Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) Enterprise Agreement, with a Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment. Further Competition conducted via the Crown Commercial Service TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098), Lot 3: Software. This Award Notice includes the optional 1-Year Extension Period provided for within the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1371197d-4afd-4429-ad5c-4f15470bf6c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240b2bbd-9a23-4e2d-a2bd-d28103717655
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,568,541 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,568,541 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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