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Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services and Google Licensing 2024 - con_25204

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Apr 2024 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services and Google Licensing 2024 to CLOUD TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LTD. The contract, valued at £184,927.30 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement under CCS G-Cloud 13. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on March 31, 2024. The services will be delivered in various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement process can offer business growth opportunities, especially for businesses providing software package and information systems services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver cloud services and licensing solutions are well-suited to compete. The Department for Education has emphasized the importance of business continuity for public-facing services through this contract, providing a platform for technology firms to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the education sector's digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services and Google Licensing 2024 - con_25204

Notice Description

Procurement of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services to support and provide business continuity for live public facing services, alongside a small volume of residual Google Licensing. Call-Off Contract under CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13). Awarded value includes an optional extension period which is subject to additional DfE internal approvals. The maximum total contract value (including extension periods) has been provided for transparency purposes only, and is not committed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4819a8a6-0db6-43f2-84b5-8f38b8562a56
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,927 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,927 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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