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Microsoft Azure

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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09 Apr 2024 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has awarded a contract for the procurement of Microsoft Azure software in Newport, United Kingdom. The contract, worth £2,623,131.28 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with the tender deadline set for March 25, 2024.

This procurement opportunity for Microsoft Azure software could be of interest to IT software providers and service firms looking to secure contracts in the technology industry. The award to Phoenix Software Ltd presents an opportunity for large-scale providers to demonstrate their capabilities. Businesses seeking government contracts in the IT sector should monitor future tenders from the Intellectual Property Office for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Azure

Notice Description

Microsoft Azure Pay As You Go Plan with 3 year committed spend of PS9,443,272.61 (incl. VAT & additional anticipated usage).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65bc1d7e-ffde-4a2f-9326-effae2e88f57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a97359-162b-4bf7-bfaa-a0d511a4b3e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,623,131 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,623,131 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
IPO Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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