Award

Public and Private Cloud Management

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 14:26

AwardUpdate

19 May 2025 at 07:50

AwardUpdate

06 Aug 2024 at 09:32

Award

28 Nov 2023 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has conducted a procurement process titled "Public and Private Cloud Management" under the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement RM1557.13. The contract encompasses IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. This procurement, situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, was conducted via a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached its completion stage with the award made on 2 August 2023, and the contract period starting from 1 September 2023 until 31 August 2027. Given its status, the current procurement stage is in the award update phase.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering cloud management solutions. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs, as indicated in its suitability criteria. Companies that can offer robust cloud services and manage comprehensive IT environments will find this sector to be quite promising, especially given the scale and duration of the contract. This presents an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to strengthen their foothold in the public sector IT services market by partnering with a reputable educational institution like the University of Cumbria.

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Notice Title

Public and Private Cloud Management

Notice Description

Supply of Cloud Managed services via CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement RM1557.13

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b092f862-f0a5-4993-a4cd-21d45f0aabe1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc70268-44dd-4187-9505-32a0d3275de4
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,302,720 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£651,360 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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