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Microsoft Azure BAU Charges - this is a Geant/JISC Contract to 31/07/2025 - R-705576

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for "Microsoft Azure BAU Charges". This selective tender, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV 48000000). The contract encompasses the period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025, with an approximate value of £250,000. Awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, this process highlights significant dates, including the relevant tender and contract end dates and the award's publication date on 23rd August 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those familiar with Microsoft Azure services. SMEs, like Phoenix Software Limited, who was awarded this contract, stand to benefit immensely. The structured procurement process and framework agreement offer a streamlined and recurring revenue source, making it an attractive proposition for companies aiming to expand their services within the public sector in similar technology-driven contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure BAU Charges - this is a Geant/JISC Contract to 31/07/2025 - R-705576

Notice Description

Framework ref: ITS4042 SU Microsoft Azure BAU Charges - this is a Geant/JISC Contract to 31/07/2025 - R-705576

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d6f205f-c116-4263-b6b2-08d749eae6ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728ddf1b-b37b-4683-9a37-e9586999556e
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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