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GEN_22_115 End User Compute Management

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has extended a contract with Sundown Solutions Limited. This contract, titled "GEN_22_115 End User Compute Management," falls under the industry category of Technical Computer Support Services (CPV 72611000) and is geared towards the management of Windows operating systems and application packages for client devices across the United Kingdom. Initially valued at £1,000,000 and set to run from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, the contract includes optional extensions of up to 24 months, with the most recent extension pushing the end date from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. As of the latest update, the contract is in its award stage, following a selective procurement method via the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement.

This contract presents an outstanding opportunity for businesses specialising in technical computer support services to enter the public sector market, particularly for those capable of managing day-to-day operational tasks for software and operating systems. Large-scale companies, similar to Sundown Solutions Limited, which can handle extensive technical requirements and ongoing management services, would be well suited to compete for similar tenders. Such contracts allow companies not only to secure significant revenue streams but also to build long-term relationships with government agencies, paving the way for future opportunities and sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

GEN_22_115 End User Compute Management

Notice Description

National Audit Office awarded a contract to Sundown Solutions Limited through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement (RM1557.12) . The selected supplier Sundown Solutions Limited will be providing Day to day management of the Windows operating system and application packages for client devices. The contract with Sundown Solutions Limited will run for a initial 1 year from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2023 with a optional extension period of 2 periods of up to 12 months each until 31 March 2025. It was agreed to extend the contract with Sundown Solutions Limited for 9 months from Monday 1 April 2024 until Monday 31st March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef4917a-f1be-4eb8-b2b1-87ab6845e2b8
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

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNDOWN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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