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C30369 - Mutual Aid tool - Azure Hosting and Support 2025

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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21 Jan 2026 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed a procurement process for the "C30369 - Mutual Aid tool - Azure Hosting and Support 2025" contract, which falls under the information technology services category. The contract involves Azure ongoing costs for an unmanaged tenancy and requires the Environment Agency to manage tuning, patching, and monitoring activities. The contract, awarded to Civica UK Limited, runs from 16th September 2025 to 15th September 2026, with the tender award published on 21st January 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct single tender action, suitable for SMEs, with the contract valued at £39,664. The procurement focused on several locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The original tender period concluded on 29th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those proficient in managing Azure Cloud infrastructure. Companies that offer bespoke cloud solutions and have experience in navigating government contracts and compliance requirements will find this project beneficial for bolstering their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cloud services, capable of providing tailored IT support and maintenance, are well-positioned to meet the criteria set by the Environment Agency, thereby facilitating substantial business growth through this partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C30369 - Mutual Aid tool - Azure Hosting and Support 2025

Notice Description

Azure ongoing costs for an unmanaged tenancy. The Environment Agency will be responsible for tuning, patching, monitoring and ensuring that all software used is appropriately licenced. Support shall be provided as detailed in the attached Managed Services SLA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20385b28-a5ef-4ef5-a237-a9f11d9c112e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfc5ef8-fa12-4f62-91d7-1cd727fd9a62
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,664 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,664 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2026 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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