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RHUL-26027 Google Cloud Services

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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22 Apr 2026 at 21:15

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for Google Cloud Services has been awarded to Software One UK Ltd by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, as part of the JISC/OCRE 2024 Framework. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The buying organization, located in Egham, South East England, completed the award stage on 22nd April 2026, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029. The tender process used a distinct procurement method and has a project value of £950,000 GBP.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in software and information systems. Large-scale enterprises well-versed in cloud services would be particularly suited to compete, providing avenues for expansive collaborations. Despite being awarded to Software One UK Ltd, businesses in a similar domain could explore future opportunities as suppliers or partners within specialised frameworks like JISC/OCRE for institutional contracts. Establishing connections with entities such as Royal Holloway could be advantageous, enhancing market positioning in the education sector.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26027 Google Cloud Services

Notice Description

Awarded to Software One UK Ltd for Google Cloud Services via JISC/OCRE 2024 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-238b8781-0049-49d5-94f5-94807b462b17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9df9d6-f525-43a1-b05d-848c213d8541
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE ONE

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