Award

Cloud Connectivity (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Apr 2018 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for a service titled "Cloud Connectivity". This project, classified under the CPV code for platform interconnectivity software, was executed with a total contract value of £48,000. The procurement method used was selective, where the contract was awarded through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contracting period commenced on 10 February 2017 and concluded on 9 February 2018. This contract was officially awarded on 10 March 2017, with the award notice published for transparency on 18 April 2018. The primary location for this procurement is Leeds, England, identified by the postal code LS2 7UA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cloud services and interconnectivity, particularly those specialising in technology solutions that support cloud infrastructure. Companies with the capability to deliver platform interconnectivity services would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes. While this particular contract was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, understanding the criteria and method of procurement may benefit larger firms seeking to engage with government contracts in the tech sector.

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Notice Title

Cloud Connectivity (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

Physical connection to the Cloud hosting providers (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c419d8fe-1746-41ac-a9ee-800cf63350fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31006800-25ed-472e-9a7f-5bc357861047
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

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2017 - 9 Feb 2018 6-12 months
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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUINIX (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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