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10 Jul 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process concluded with the award for the provision of cloud infrastructure services through Amazon Web Services (AWS). The buying organisation involved is Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council, situated in Woodbridge, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of web servers, specifically covering scalable computing, storage, and networking resources. Classified under CPV code 48825000, the contract was awarded through a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework, utilising a selective procurement method. Key dates include the contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with the procurement stage currently marked as 'Awarded' on 1st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the cloud services industry, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive digital strategies using AWS offerings. While the procurement was executed selectively via a framework agreement, businesses already involved or capable of qualifying for similar frameworks could see substantial potential in agreements of this nature. Although this tender was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in cloud infrastructure can use such opportunities to expand their portfolios while supporting the digital transformation initiatives of public sector organisations. The total contract value is £1,280,000, offering a robust business growth avenue over the three-year duration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Amazon Web Services

Notice Description

This call-off contract covers the provision of cloud infrastructure services through Amazon Web Services (AWS), supporting SCPHA's operational, development and hosting requirements. The services include scalable computer, storage and networking resources aligned with the organisation's digital strategy and cloud-first approach. Awarded under CCS GCLoud 14 Framework Lot 1 2 and 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adf904bd-b83e-4479-b48e-b06d9c9184d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd43243-d90f-4ce3-a3e9-706f2cc526bc
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

48825000 - Web servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SAL UK BRANCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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