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IT Consultancy for Window Server 2012 migration project

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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09 Sep 2024 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre has completed a procurement process for an IT consultancy to migrate their remaining Windows Server 2012 systems to either Windows Server 2019 or 2022. The contract, valued at £62,314, was awarded to Cloud21 Limited. The procurement method involved a competitive quotation below the threshold. The project is located in Cosham, United Kingdom (PO6 3LY), and falls under the industry category of Computer support and consultancy services (CPV code: 72600000). Key dates include the completion of the tender period on 11th July 2024, the start of the contract on 19th August 2024, and its end on 28th February 2025. The procurement has now reached the award stage as of 16th August 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consultancy and migration services. Companies with expertise in server upgrades and maintenance can benefit from competitive contracts below the threshold, providing them with essential funding and a showcase for their capabilities. The specific need for handling outdated server technology transitioning to newer versions aligns with firms possessing strong technical support skills. This opportunity also highlights the importance of timely and effective service delivery to meet the organisation's security and operational needs.

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Notice Title

IT Consultancy for Window Server 2012 migration project

Notice Description

This requirement is to upgrade all the Trust's remaining Microsoft Windows Server 2012 servers of which there are approximately 50 to either Win Svr 2019 or 2022. This is needed because Microsoft ended providing support to free patches, bug fixes updates in October 2023, but is still allowing customers to purchase Extended Security Updates (ESU's) until 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5cbc534-1944-42ee-a121-8fa418ce5576
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49479921-8411-474f-af4f-2739c6d9f0d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,314 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,314 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COSHAM,
Postcode
PO6 3FT
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Cosham
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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