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Cloud Management and Improvements

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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20 Mar 2024 at 17:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for Cloud Management and Improvements. The tender, valued at £6,000,000 GBP, was in the procurement stage of selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026. The procurement focused on IT services in consulting, software development, and Internet support, aiming to enhance cloud provisions in security, automation, and cost-saving.

This opportunity, posted by the Department for Transport, is suitable for SMEs and offers potential for businesses involved in cloud engineering, automation, security, and financial management. Businesses well-versed in identity and access management, cloud automation, infrastructure security, financial ops, and infrastructure as code could find this tender conducive to their growth and expertise. The contract location spans various regions including the UK, European countries, and British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Management and Improvements

Notice Description

Improving and enhancing our cloud provisions in the areas of security, automation and cloud savings, identifying improvements and developing new foundation solutions. Includes - review and assess our current cloud management set up and recommend an efficiencies and automation roadmap. - review security and identify improved use of cloud security features. - support on implementing the recommendations as agreed. Areas of improvement Cloud engineering improvements and foundation technologies to support financial efficiency, automation, security. It will cover 1. Identity and Access management - citizen access, B2B and third party access and management, cross-gov access and data sharing. 2. Cloud Automation: cloud management improvements 3. Critical infrastructure on security (automation supporting technology policies) 4. Fin ops - management of the size of the Cloud estate and reducing costs based on redundant needs and moving serverless 5. Infrastructure as code: Automation of landing zones and dev and data environments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0d33f2-e258-48fe-b7bc-719eb7271dc4
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 3-4 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLUE REPLY LIMITED (A TRADING NAME OF REPLY

Further Information

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