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DfE Microsoft Azure

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Sep 2020 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently concluded a procurement process for the "DfE Microsoft Azure" project, aimed at providing Microsoft Azure services and a management platform for the software. This procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and has a total contract value of £45,450,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period officially closed on 6th May 2020, with the contract period running from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2024, covering delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions and cloud services. Firms with experience in providing Microsoft Azure-related technology, as well as those skilled in software management platforms, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Collaboration with large suppliers, like Bytes Software Services Limited, could also enhance prospects for smaller organisations aiming to engage in public procurement within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Microsoft Azure

Notice Description

The notice is for the provision of Microsoft Azure and a management platform for the software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67a3e309-37f1-4336-96c8-d1642b932987
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09e0699-0466-4886-8052-9e20cc9c490c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£45,450,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,450,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2024 4-5 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
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
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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