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CPT_24_41 Immutable store

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract titled "CPT_24_41 Immutable Store" to Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, UK Branch, using the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework. The procurement falls under the Information Technology Services industry and is set in the United Kingdom. The process involved a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 4th September 2024 for an initial period of three years and may extend until 3rd September 2028. The tender, which was in the awarding stage and classified as complete, was valued at £100,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing information technology services, particularly those offering solutions compatible with cloud-based storage for data backups. The procurement method and framework utilised suggest favourable conditions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and ventures in community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage if similar future opportunities arise. Companies involved in data backup and secure storage solutions may find this tender particularly relevant to their business development ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_24_41 Immutable store

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to the Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, UK Branch using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework. The supplier will be providing Immutable storage for AD & Entra Backups to the NAO. The contract commenced on Wednesday 4th September 2024 for an initial period of 3 years until Friday 3rd September 2027 with an optional 12-month extension until Sunday 3rd September 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cc28478-90f9-42ae-ad22-76707c369bec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce64c5c1-22b5-4e1e-8aa3-b41251a6418c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SARL, UK BRANCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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