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Microsoft Azure Enterprise Agreement

BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST

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12 Mar 2019 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Blood Services South West, who awarded a contract titled "Microsoft Azure Enterprise Agreement" on 21 November 2018, for a value of £1,080,000. This contract relates to networking software packages, with Services being the main procurement category. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2021. The procurement method followed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the delivery addresses span a broad range, including the UK and other overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for businesses specialising in IT services and cloud solutions. Companies with expertise in Microsoft Azure services will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract is essentially focused on providing these technological solutions. The involvement of a large buyer in the healthcare sector also suggests potential for future contracts, making this a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to enter or expand within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

**Awarded contract** Contract for Microsoft Azure Services and Associated SCE agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10d513b-abfc-4473-9ccd-bbd6ffeb0c39
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

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 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
BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST
Contact Name
Rachael Carpenter
Contact Email
rachael.carpenter@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01179217245

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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