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23 Jun 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Managed cloud support and hosting" contract, classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000). The procurement was conducted as a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award date of 25th May 2026. This contract, valued at £43,320, will cover the period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The services will be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom, with Chichester as the central location. The procurement represents the award stage of the contracting process, indicating that the supplier selection has been finalised with STORM ID LTD being awarded the contract.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and cloud technologies, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support and hosting services. Although the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with similar capabilities to STORM ID LTD, particularly those with a strong track record in cloud service delivery, could benefit from similar future opportunities. Engaging with such public contracts can aid in establishing long-term relationships with county councils and similar public sector organisations, thereby fostering sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Managed cloud support and hosting

Notice Description

Managed cloud support and hosting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d8058ac-17b9-48c2-bc8f-72d7f650f87a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba0d40-0646-4da8-99cb-541b24aa093d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORM ID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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