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ICT118 : Microsoft AZURE MACC

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council has completed the procurement process for its ICT118 project, featuring the Microsoft AZURE MACC contract. The procurement was conducted under the CPV classification for IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in Oldham, England, the procurement was fulfilled through a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract to Insight Direct UK LTD spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a total value of £1,200,000. Key dates include the award completion on 1 March 2026 and publication of the award notice on 29 April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in cloud computing and software support. While the suitability criteria deem small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises as unsuitable, larger IT firms are well-positioned to explore similar opportunities. Companies with established capabilities in delivering strategic IT solutions through frameworks should find this type of procurement advantageous for leveraging existing infrastructure and expertise to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT118 : Microsoft AZURE MACC

Notice Description

Microsoft AZURE 01.04.2026 31.03.2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-963c1afb-feaf-4490-9642-16f65f5c31e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8420b0f-fe7c-48b8-931f-65a877818b2c
Current Stage
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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

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UG
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

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