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VIVID Cloud Transition and Managed Service

VIVID

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07 Mar 2025 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "VIVID Cloud Transition and Managed Service" involves the transition of VIVID's on-premise workloads to Azure, along with the provision of ongoing managed services. The buying organisation, VIVID, situated in Portsmouth, England, is overseeing this transition. The contract, in the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, is valued at £960,000. It has reached the award stage with Softcat plc as the supplier. The contract period is from 7th March 2025 to 6th March 2028, with the tender process concluding on 7th August 2024. This procurement is deemed suitable for SMEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in IT services, especially those specialising in cloud transitions and managed services. The awarded contract to Softcat plc, a large company, indicates that substantial expertise and resources are critical for success. However, the procurement process is tailored for smaller enterprises (SMEs), suggesting an opportunity for niche IT firms to showcase their capabilities. Companies experienced in cloud technology, consulting, and IT support could find this tender particularly beneficial for long-term business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VIVID Cloud Transition and Managed Service

Notice Description

The transition of VIVID's on-premise workloads to Azure and the provision of ongoing managed services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d868312-cf99-4423-ab2a-f136091889d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f60ee804-e610-4e18-ad2c-6a49e3be5926
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2028 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
VIVID
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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