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Google Cloud Platform Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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16 Dec 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales, has completed a selective tendering process for Google Cloud Platform Services, classified under software package and information systems. The tender, titled "Google Cloud Platform Services," falls within the services procurement category. It is a call-off contract with an initial three-year term and an option to extend for one year. The procurement process ended on 13 October 2025, and the awarded contract commenced on 3 December 2025, running until 2 December 2029. The awarded value is £18,000,000, confirming Google Cloud EMEA Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland, as the supplier.

This procurement provides significant growth potential for businesses within the software support services sector aligned with cloud computing. Given the size and complexity of cloud platform services, large-scale companies with robust technological capabilities would be best suited to engage in similar future tenders. The contract demonstrates the opportunity for businesses to develop long-term relationships with governmental organisations like the Office for National Statistics, leveraging their expertise in cloud solutions and support. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with prior experience in framework agreements can effectively navigate such selective procurement processes, enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Title

Google Cloud Platform Services

Notice Description

Call-off contract for Google Cloud Platform Services. 3 year initial term with a 1 year extension option available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90002650-30c5-4b50-94eb-2fff8c6b2455
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2012566-c1d2-4b44-8414-86696a1d05da
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2029 4-5 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOOGLE CLOUD EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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