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Specialist Cloud Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Specialist Cloud Services" is managed by the Department for Education, located in Manchester, England. This tender, related to IT services, was completed and involves consultancy focused on cyber security planning, security architecture, and risk management. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £851,000. The tender period concluded on 12th June 2015, and the contract was active from 27th July 2015 until 26th July 2017.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services and cyber security. Businesses that can provide robust cyber security strategies, risk management services, and innovative IT consulting solutions may find significant growth potential by competing for similar contracts. Engaging with public sector tenders like this one allows these businesses to establish a foothold in government-related projects, thereby enhancing their visibility and reputation in the marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Cloud Services

Notice Description

Lot 4 Specialist Cloud Services: Business oriented, cyber security planning and strategy, security architecture and design, risk management and security accreditation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7de6000a-0967-4ae1-8f4e-7ce8b25ee69f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab0c371-41e5-4b7a-b000-88a264fc8fbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£851,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2015 - 26 Jul 2017 2-3 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

6POINT6

Further Information

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