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CEFAS25-16 Azure Cost analysis Service

CEFAS

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:06

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15 May 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CEFAS25-16 Azure Cost analysis Service," initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), focuses on software consultancy services. The process involves the supply of platform management, Azure commercials, and monthly advisory reports aimed at commercial optimisation. This selective procurement method was completed using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procuring organisation, CEFAS, is located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, and the awarded contract runs from 24th February 2025 to 30th March 2027. Key delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and British Overseas Territories, thereby covering a broad geographical area. The award was published on 31st March 2026 and valued at £48,392.80.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy, particularly those with expertise in cloud optimisation and management services. Due to its selective nature and framework agreement method, businesses with strategic partnerships and comprehensive service packages are well-suited to compete. While the procurement does not explicitly prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, entities operating on a larger scale or within existing frameworks could benefit greatly from this opportunity to expand their service footprint across multiple territories. Suppliers such as Bytes Software Services have already successfully engaged in this procurement, highlighting the potential for significant growth and collaboration through similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-16 Azure Cost analysis Service

Notice Description

Supply of Platform Management Quantum Azure Commercials and Monthly Advisory Reports Cloud Essentials - Commercial Optimisation Bi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-518c6b73-f62c-4c5f-bfa7-b901c1ec5314
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105149fc-40ad-4c21-8b8b-9e6c3982a7fd
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,345 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,737 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 2-3 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES (CEFAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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