Tender

Cloud Computing Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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21 Oct 2019 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for Cloud Computing Services, which aims to establish a framework for cloud-enabled IT services. This procurement falls within the software and information systems industry category and is located in Manchester, North West England. The tender period concludes on 21 November 2019, with the contract duration set to begin on 10 March 2020 and run until 9 March 2024. The estimated value of this contract ranges from £20 million to £50 million and it follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its value being above the specified threshold.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for enterprises specialising in cloud computing solutions, including cloud hosting, computing, storage services, and IT consulting. Businesses with capabilities in developing and managing cloud technologies and offering related professional services, such as training and technical support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the University of Manchester seeks to enhance its IT service offerings through this framework, vendors that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in cloud services stand to benefit considerably from this initiative.

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Notice Title

Cloud Computing Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to establish a Framework to allow procurement of Cloud-enabled IT services including, but not limited to, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Compute Services, Cloud Network Services, Cloud Storage Services, other Cloud Technologies, Marketplaces for PaaS & SaaS services and Cloud-related Consulting services such as training, professional services and managed services as well as technical support. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d9d638-a8ae-4492-a7e1-e6479be78107
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2020 - 9 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
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)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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