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AwardUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 14:44

AwardUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 15:56

Award

02 Apr 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed the procurement process for the "Tactical End User Compute service" contract, a vital project within the Information Technology Services category. Telana Ltd, succeeding Sundown Solutions Limited, has been awarded as the supplier through the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The contract, valued at £1,376,746.80 inclusive of VAT, will provide crucial end-user services across the United Kingdom. The procurement adopted a selective method, facilitated by a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award update stage, following the contract's commencement on 1st April 2025. The contract is set to run initially until 31st March 2027, with an extension option up to 31st March 2028, thereby indicating potential future procurement opportunities in this domain.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the public sector in delivering IT services. Businesses specialising in information technology, particularly those adept in end-user solutions, are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth by aligning with the framework requirements stipulated by large entities like the National Audit Office. The alignment with such a prestigious governmental body provides a platform for businesses to enhance their operational scope and credibility in the UK's public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Tactical End User Compute service

Notice Description

The National Audit Office awarded a contract to Telana Ltd (formerly Sundown Solutions Limited) using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework and the supplier will be providing an End User service. The contract will commence on Tuesday 1st April 2025 running for a initial 2 years until Wednesday 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for a further 12 month to Friday 31st March 2028. Sundown Solutions Limited was subsequently acquired by Telana Ltd following contract award, and Telana Ltd continues to deliver the services under the existing contractual arrangements. The estimated contract value will be PS1,376,746.80 inclusive of VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1f7941b-8699-4400-8dc6-df612196013e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a80e326-cfa6-4aaa-bde5-b8d902c9c649
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,376,746 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,376,746 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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 AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SUNDOWN SOLUTIONS

TELANA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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