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Azure Technical Delivery & Consultancy Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Azure Technical Delivery & Consultancy Services" tender, valued at £2,750,000, is conducted by the Department for Education, located in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and concludes on 31st October 2019. The tender period concluded on 11th January 2019. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and cloud solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract suitable for participation, as they can leverage their agility and innovative capabilities to compete effectively. Companies with expertise in hybrid and public cloud solutions, data centre management, and cost reduction in IT environments would be particularly well-suited for this opportunity, helping them to expand their market presence and potentially secure long-term engagements with a prominent government department.

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Notice Title

Azure Technical Delivery & Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Sol-Tec Azure Consultants focus upon the design and delivery of hybrid and public cloud solutions, enabling you to extend or move your data centre or applications to Azure. Focused upon maximising the full benefit of Azure services, we deliver solutions that reduce costs and improve availability across your IT estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1118e0-2d91-4b47-b38f-72aa22c05339
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
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
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY, WARWICKSHIRE,
Postcode
CV1
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOL-TEC

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