Award

Cloud Infrastructure, Transformation and Strategy Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

09 Jan 2019 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cloud Infrastructure, Transformation and Strategy Services" contract, initiated by the Department for Education, took place in England. This contract falls within the IT services sector and was awarded for a value of £300,000, following a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th December 2018, while the contract is set to run from 3rd January 2019 to 2nd January 2021. The process is currently categorised as complete, with the award made on 28th December 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in IT consulting, software development, and cloud technology services. Businesses equipped with expertise in agile project delivery and service transformation will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The need for cloud-first technology solutions offers a fertile ground for innovation and partnership in the public sector, thereby allowing proactive companies to expand their market reach and achieve sustained growth.

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Notice Title

Cloud Infrastructure, Transformation and Strategy Services

Notice Description

Cloud-first Technology Vision and Strategy *Define solutions, vendors and systems fit for user need *Service operating model design and development *Evidence based business case development *Roll out and adoption of cloud technology *Service transformation of Service Desk for cloud technologies *Aligned to cross-government architecture, security designs and best practice *Proven End to End Delivery, aligned to Government Technology Strategy *Define compliant commodity-based commercial and procurement strategy *Agile project and programme delivery within Waterfall, PRINCE2, MSP environments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9140a0d3-1261-4414-83ed-b3003caeb92f
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2019 - 2 Jan 2021 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lisa.mckenzie@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY, WARWICKSHIRE,
Postcode
CV1
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWIFT STRATEGIES

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