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Cloud Credits & Support

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jun 2021 at 15:35

Award

16 Mar 2021 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cloud Credits & Support" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in England, focusing on network infrastructure services. This tender was initiated as a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 5 March 2021, with a contract value of £700,000, and the resulting contract period spans from 8 March 2021 to 7 March 2023. The successful award, valued at £1,400,000, was published on 16 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their market reach within the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in cloud infrastructure. Businesses capable of providing network infrastructure solutions would benefit from competing for this contract, as it not only enhances their visibility but also positions them for future engagements within similar public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Cloud Credits & Support

Notice Description

Cloud Credits & Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aae18e97-cd13-4bc4-bbf6-14ac4e070a42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231a9256-4008-443b-8e61-e0a20d1ff1cc
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
SME
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 7 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Danielle
Contact Email
danielle.woodall@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07467336545

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATEGIC BLUE

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