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Cloudflare

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by the Government Legal Department located in London, involved the awarding of a contract for "Cloudflare" services, specifically relating to cloud hosting. Classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with CPV code 48000000, the contract period spans from 22nd December 2025 to 21st December 2028. The procurement stage is marked as an award, which was concluded on 19th December 2025 with an active status. The tender valued at £272,156 was conducted through a selective procurement method, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement was targeted within the United Kingdom, providing specific opportunities for suppliers located in this region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale businesses able to deliver cloud hosting solutions. Though the procurement specified services not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract to Softcat PLC indicates potential for established suppliers in the software and IT services sector to secure long-term public contracts. Organisations proficient in software package systems could leverage this framework procurement to establish lasting relationships with governmental bodies and expand their service delivery capabilities across similar government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloudflare

Notice Description

Contract is for the provision of Cloud hosting services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b76a82f4-4fcd-402e-83bc-01838009181c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c05117-0173-4f9e-81fb-73ef8c45f7db
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,156 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,156 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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