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AZURE VIRTUAL DESKSTOP

OFSTED

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25 Jan 2022 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofsted is conducting the procurement process for the “Azure Virtual Desktop” project, aimed at providing cloud-based support services to enhance security and develop a business case for AVD strategy. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category and is being sourced from the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, leveraging a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender was officially awarded on 22nd December 2021, with the contract starting on 24th January 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the IT services sector, specifically in consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in cloud-based solutions, security enhancements, and strategic IT consulting would be ideal candidates to compete for future opportunities stemming from this contract. Engaging with Ofsted could also pave the way for further collaborations in public sector IT projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AZURE VIRTUAL DESKSTOP

Notice Description

Provision of cloud-based support services to mitigate security risk to develop an AVD strategy and business case.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e7607bc-0f66-48eb-8833-7063178183ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14a01c9-6e4f-437d-ad06-e88e9d6119ea
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£15,024 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,024 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGEALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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