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Skype for Business Service

OFSTED

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24 Dec 2018 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

OFSTED has completed the procurement process for the "Skype for Business Service" under the Call-Off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement (RM1557.10). The contract, valued at £564,000, is classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support and is part of the services category. The contract period commenced on 13th December 2018 and will extend until 12th December 2020. Although the tender process has concluded, it is essential to note that this contract was awarded on 8th November 2018 for transparency purposes.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in IT services and cloud software solutions. Firms that offer innovative communication technologies or support services related to Skype or similar platforms may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. The competitive procurement method utilised indicates that businesses with experience on framework agreements could have an advantage in accessing similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Skype for Business Service

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement (RM1557.10). This Contract is for the provision of Services under Lot 2 Cloud Software for the provision of a Skype for Business Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69084ac2-f098-4fc1-9b96-e2339f922a7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8876e1b-8518-4c12-9456-ccea85de497d
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

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
£564,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£564,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2018 - 12 Dec 2020 2-3 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7LA
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

ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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