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Microsoft Azure Managed Service, Subscription and Licensing

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has awarded a contract for the management, subscription, and licensing of Microsoft Azure Managed Services. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and focuses on the management of Microsoft Azure Tenancy hosting data migrated from the former Carillion datacentre. The procurement was carried out through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract starts on 27 March 2025 and will run until 26 March 2028, including an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 12 months. The services will be delivered within England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £1,781,694 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud services, particularly SMEs, as the procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. SMEs engaged in the provision of managed cloud services, subscription, and licensing solutions would be well-suited to compete and leverage similar opportunities for business growth. The awarded contract to Shaping Cloud Ltd demonstrates a successful acquisition through a well-structured procurement process, highlighting the value and potential for other SMEs looking to expand their offerings within the UK government's digital infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Managed Service, Subscription and Licensing

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The provision is for Microsoft Azure Licensing and Subscriptions and maintaining Microsoft Azure Tenancy which hosts data migrated from the former Carillion datacentre. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with option to extend for a further 12 months. Contract end date and Contract value are inclusive of extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b9cef9b-c2f7-42f4-aa81-a2621f1b3512
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b6f015-1d0b-4636-b149-5b257d7d2f6f
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
£1,781,694 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,781,694 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2028 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAPING CLOUD

Further Information

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