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2671/MH AliBaba Cloud Provision

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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03 Feb 2021 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a procurement process for the tender titled "2671/MH AliBaba Cloud Provision", which falls within the Internet services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This monthly rolling contract has a total estimated value of £305,000 GBP and a contract period running from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2024. The procurement process was published on 3rd February 2021, with the tender period having ended on 31st December 2020. The location for service delivery is within Yorkshire and the Humber, England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies well-suited to compete for this contract would include those capable of delivering cloud services and related technologies. Additionally, with the contract's flexible nature, firms can engage in a monthly rolling agreement that allows for scalability based on usage, making this an attractive venture for businesses looking to expand their operations within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2671/MH AliBaba Cloud Provision

Notice Description

The University has carried out a Direct Award as is permissible under the JISC Global Education Access Framework agreement. This is a monthly rolling contract. For the purpose of this Contracts Finder entry, probable 12 months costs have been stated - these are subject to the USD/GBP exchange rate and more significantly the usage of the services procured which are expected to decrease when our international students can travel to and be taught at our UK campuses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2414dad2-cb52-4e72-864f-df8ab38d8c4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ac7973-c4ee-40d4-bef1-6d2c0b2409c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Postcode Area
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alibaba.com (Europe) Ltd

Further Information

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