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Halton Housing Cloud Solutions Provider - AWARD

CIRRUS PURCHASING

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Summary of the contracting process

The Halton Housing organization recently awarded a 3-year contract for Azure Cloud Solutions Provider services to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED. The contract, valued at £360,000, will start from October 2022 and run until October 2025. The procurement stage was classified as an open procedure, with the tender period ending on August 22, 2022. The buying organization, Cirrus Purchasing, located in Widnes, Cheshire, United Kingdom, initiated this tender in the IT services category.

This procurement opportunity for Azure Cloud Solutions Provider services by Halton Housing presents a potential growth avenue for IT service providers specializing in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses offering proactive account management, cost optimization advice, and expertise in Microsoft Azure would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on engaging regularly, providing best practice guidance, and optimising costs aligns with the preferences of Halton Housing, creating opportunities for service providers to add value and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

Halton Housing Cloud Solutions Provider - AWARD

Notice Description

Halton Housing sought tenders for an Azure Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP). HH have migrated all infrastructure into Microsoft Azure in the past 12-18 months, resulting in a significant rise in consumption. HH have also recently moved from Azure Legacy onto Azure Plan. Moving forward, HH would like to work with a CSP who will engage on a regular basis, offering proactive account management, cost optimisation advice and best practice guidance around developments in the Azure world. The outcome of the tender process will be a 3-year contract expected to commence from September 2022. The contract was awarded to 1 service provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-304f2b2a-1d38-44e4-ae7c-410b4ca3dbab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be31df3c-52da-467f-9dbb-7d02bfbafad8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2022 - 17 Oct 2025 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
CIRRUS PURCHASING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton View
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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