Award

Provision of Microsoft Cloud Azure Hosting Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

04 Sep 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Cloud Azure Hosting Services, as part of a framework call-off contract valued at £80,000. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract having commenced on 16th May 2025 and set to conclude on 15th May 2026. The procurement method adopted was selective, using a framework agreement, specifically targeting the IT services industry within the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. Key elements of the tender included suitability for SMEs and a focus on consulting, software development, and internet and support services.

This awarded tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in IT services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) focussed on cloud hosting and related IT services are well-suited to participate in similar frameworks in the future. Engaging in such government contracts can enhance a company's credibility and portfolio, enabling them to gain a foothold in public sector procurement and expand their service offerings in strategic geographical regions. Warp Technologies Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been engaged for this contract, reflecting the broad scope of opportunities for seasoned IT firms with the capacity to meet public sector demands.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Cloud Azure Hosting Services

Notice Description

This notice is to announce the award of the framework call off contract 712892450 for Microsoft Azure Hosting Services, This notice publishes the contract for transparency. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI ACT 2000 Part 2. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6a7e0d-a459-4466-abc0-da9f9a23f0d8
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
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 15 May 2026 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tammy.evans183@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARP TECHNOLOGIES

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