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Interim Hosting Dedicated (Private) Cloud Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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19 May 2023 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Justice in London, seeks a new contract for an "Interim Hosting Dedicated (Private) Cloud Service." This contract is designed to replace an inadequate public cloud solution and address security concerns associated with hosting legacy applications. Classified under the network infrastructure category (CPV code 32424000), this selective procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract runs from 2nd May 2023 to 30th December 2025, covering regions that include the UK, British Oversea Territories, and other global locations. The award was made to Six Degrees Technology Group Limited for a contract value of £9,374,520.80.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cloud services, data management, and network infrastructure. The procurement process indicates suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, making it a strategic growth opportunity for such entities capable of providing secure, scalable private cloud solutions. Companies with expertise in transitioning from legacy systems to modernised infrastructure stand to benefit significantly, leveraging this contract to enhance their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Hosting Dedicated (Private) Cloud Service

Notice Description

The procurement is seeking a new contract to replace the current Interim Public Hosting contract as it has been identified that the solution provided was unable to meet the originally stipulated requirements. During the mobilisation and detailed Low-Level Design (LLD) phase, it became apparent that public cloud was not adequate to address risks, especially the security associated with hosting of the legacy applications. This has meant the need to change from a Public Cloud to a Private Cloud environment to allow for the requirements to be met and enable the exit of the legacy hosting service within the required timeframes. A new contract is required to deliver the Interim Hosting requirements and enable the safe exit of the legacy Vodafone hosting service within the required timeframes. Without the provision of Interim Hosting there is no practical and affordable way that the Vodafone data centre exit can be achieved within the current Hosting contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a45a17de-1aaa-430c-8b17-a67cb59072ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f215499-f89b-47fc-a861-e485abf9bb93
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,374,520 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,374,520 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 30 Dec 2025 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtechnologyanddigital@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIX DEGREES TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

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