Award

RM 6098 - Lot 3 - Azure Cloud Hosting Services [PCR 2015]

HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED

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04 Aug 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England Limited has completed the procurement process for its Azure Cloud Hosting Services under the framework agreement RM 6098 - Lot 3. This selective procurement, classified under 'Software package and information systems', is based in Swindon, England, with the contract awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The award status was active as of 1 August 2025, and the contract period is scheduled from 17 September 2025 to 16 September 2030. The total value of the award is £7,000,000 GBP, indicating a substantial investment into technological services for the buyer's activities.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for established companies in the software and information systems sector. The scale of investment and long contract period offer stability and potential for revenue growth. Businesses that specialise in cloud infrastructure services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, would find this contract appealing due to its scope and financial value. Additionally, procurement processes like this encourage competitive engagement within the technological services industry, paving the way for innovation and service improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM 6098 - Lot 3 - Azure Cloud Hosting Services [PCR 2015]

Notice Description

Call-Off from Crown Commercial Framework RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 3 Software, for Azure Cloud Hosting Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-884a6ab2-e5db-41a0-b20e-d48d317a7b3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc2ff4e-762f-4a3d-9f3d-c1c5ddc5333f
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2030 Over 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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