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Public Cloud Services (G-Cloud 14)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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30 Jun 2026 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Manchester, has completed the tender process for "Public Cloud Services (G-Cloud 14)" under the industry category of IT services, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and has now entered the award stage as of June 2026. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2027, with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, UK Branch winning the contract worth £3,089,820. The services are to be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe, with the tender phase ending on 14th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large IT service providers looking to expand their business through public sector contracts, particularly those specializing in cloud services and infrastructure solutions. Companies capable of delivering scalable and secure public cloud hosting services can benefit from engaging with similar government contracts. Although the current procurement method favoured established firms over SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capacity to join framework agreements in the future can position themselves advantageously for upcoming tenders within this and related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Cloud Services (G-Cloud 14)

Notice Description

Public Cloud Hosting Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-601cb9fb-1465-4bef-97e5-85956d515850
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683a6198-b527-4033-be25-843f8082def9
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,089,820 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SARL, UK BRANCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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