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Microsoft Azure Storage Commitment

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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08 Apr 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) seeking suppliers for the "Microsoft Azure Storage Commitment," a contract valued at £542,000 for data management services. The tender was completed on 1st January 2021, with a contract period extending until 31st December 2023, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This open procedure was initiated as a tender and is now in the award stage as the contract has been formally granted to the supplier, Cdw.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in data management and cloud storage solutions. Companies with the capacity to provide similar services and those attuned to the objectives of Ofqual will find this contract an excellent avenue for growth. Engaging with such contracts not only fosters business expansion but also builds reputation in the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Storage Commitment

Notice Description

Annual Microsoft Azure Storage Commitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af5eabc6-9d6f-4ccf-bdcf-be6d1b00f818
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ef4ecb-f94c-4ef3-8bea-5fe158f33ce4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£542,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£542,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Commercial Department
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476716830

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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