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Virtual F5 Consultancy Support

OFSTED

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06 Jan 2022 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

OFSTED is seeking consultancy support through its procurement process titled "Virtual F5 Consultancy Support", classified under the industry category of Systems and Technical Consultancy Services. This contract, valued at £34,311.92, will facilitate a design workshop, assist with the deployment of BIG-IP VE in Azure, and help in migrating configurations. The contract period runs from 1st January 2022 to 31st March 2022, while the tender process is complete, having concluded on 6th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consultancy and cloud solutions, particularly those that can provide support for enterprise-level software and services. Businesses with expertise in F5 technologies, cloud migration, or those who can offer comprehensive IT consultancy services will be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the procurement method, a selective call-off from a framework agreement, allows for focused engagement with qualified suppliers, thereby enhancing the prospects for relevant businesses to showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Virtual F5 Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Call Off from Health Trust Europe (HTE)Framework Agreement. Lot - IT Hardware; Enterprise Level Solutions, Operating Software, Associated Products, Services and Support This contract is for the provision of F5 Professional Services consultancy support to facilitate a Design workshop, provide design options and assist with the Deployment of BIG-IP VE in Azure, migrate configuration from existing appliances to BIG-IP VEs in Azure, assist with service cutover, and provide operational handover.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9e345de-601e-4851-b8d2-4bd78e3fcd19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabd9a82-7790-42f5-a475-c44b3aedc93e
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,311 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,311 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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