Award

Cloud Infrastructure Management

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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Award

13 Aug 2021 at 18:41

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has completed a public procurement process for Cloud Infrastructure Management. This tender aimed to select an IT Infrastructure Partner capable of providing support for critical IT services and offering advice on cyber security. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method and was tied to a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 9th August 2021 and will run until 8th August 2022, with the relevant procurement documentation published on 13th August 2021. The services procured fall under the category of IT services, with a total contract value of £118,600.

This contracting opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, especially those with capabilities in consulting, software development, and cyber security support. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in IT infrastructure and have experience in the public sector could find strong potential for growth through this award. The successful supplier, Little Fish (UK) Limited, demonstrates the type of expertise and service delivery expected from applicants targeting similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Notice Description

IT Infrastructure Partner to provide support for its critical IT services, and to provide advice and support regarding cyber security.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5b83090-e17f-4fd7-9d20-3a1f58afe0bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10908f7-4b53-45bf-87f5-d633f77800bf
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2022 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Irene Walker
Contact Email
irene.walker@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
01618703198

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 4BT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE FISH (UK) LIMITED T/A LITTLEFISH

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