Azure Landing Zone and Virtual Desktop Project

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY, located in Bath, England, has concluded a public procurement process for its "Azure Landing Zone and Virtual Desktop Project," classified under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender had a contract period from 18 June 2025 to 17 June 2026, with the award status marked as complete. The main location for this project is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender's estimated value was £82,500. The successful supplier for this project was ANS Group Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive software solutions and virtual environments. Though identified as not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies equipped with the resources and expertise in Azure and virtual desktop infrastructures are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Such projects can facilitate business growth by allowing firms to showcase their capabilities in handling substantial and technically demanding projects, potentially leading to future opportunities within the higher education sector or related industries.

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Notice Title

Azure Landing Zone and Virtual Desktop Project

Notice Description

Azure Landing Zone and Virtual Desktop Project 1 year +1 +1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa76136e-21a2-432f-8768-53e853a9a002
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd09fcad-3445-4bc7-a0b4-d5e64dd6d25b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 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
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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