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Cloud Infrastructure Management

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency in York, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for "Cloud Infrastructure Management" services, under the CPV classification of "Software package and information systems." This procurement, focused on technology and digital consultancy services, commenced on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2027. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active award valued at £813,892. The contract was awarded to METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, a large supplier, on 30th June 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the technology and digital consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in cloud infrastructure and IT software development. While the procurement is complete, similar future tenders could be beneficial for SMEs capable of delivering a range of services including infrastructure, service management, and application development. Companies that can offer robust digital transformation, management, and security solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities offered by entities like the Food Standards Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Notice Description

For the provision of technology and digital consultancy services, transition and SIAM, end user services, infrastructure services, live service management and maintenance, asset management, application development and lifecycle management services, data management, security management and transformation services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-567c784f-b488-44fe-a85f-b29ce5d8c320
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce89748-3309-43c3-b7c7-4ce3290f7d9d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48517000 - IT software package

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£813,892 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£813,892 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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