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CEFAS25-16 Azure Cost analysis Service

CEFAS

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15 May 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by CEFAS, located in Lowestoft, UK, has been successfully completed with the award of a contract entitled "CEFAS25-16 Azure Cost analysis Service." The contract falls under the software consultancy services industry category, with a classification code of 72266000. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded with the award on 24th February 2025, and the contract is set to span from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2026. The total contract value is £24,345, and it covers a broad delivery scope including the UK, Channel Islands, Europe, and more.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in software consultancy, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based service optimisation. Although the tender suitability does not specifically target SMEs or VCSE organisations, larger, established firms with a capacity to deliver detailed commercial optimisation reports on Microsoft Azure are likely to benefit. Companies in the technology and digital transformation sectors should find scope for business growth by leveraging their consultancy capabilities to aid CEFAS in efficiently managing and optimising cloud service expenditures.

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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/409200f2-990f-4875-929a-ea2f238ace62
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
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
£24,345 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 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
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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