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Nimbus Cloud Delivery and Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Feb 2020 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Nimbus Cloud Delivery and Support Services" tender, valued at £1,500,000. This initiative falls under the IT services sector, specifically within consulting, software development, and support. The contract period begins on 3rd February 2020 and extends until 2nd February 2021. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender had a response deadline of 29th January 2020. This procurement process is applicable across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital and technology sector, particularly those specialising in cloud infrastructure and IT services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in automation and best practices for cloud delivery are well-positioned to compete. With the overall focus on digital transformation, this is an opportune moment for SMEs to engage with government contracts and expand their market presence through collaboration with entities like the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

Nimbus Cloud Delivery and Support Services

Notice Description

Nimbus is a specialist digital & technology SME providing services using certified engineers incorporating automation to help our customers benefit from using the cloud infrastructure platforms using industry IT best practice delivery support methods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f5476c2-1fa2-4f6a-a98c-c7c1a10fe37e
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 2 Feb 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIMBUS DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

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