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Tactical End User Compute service

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed the procurement process for the "Tactical End User Compute service" contract, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV code 72222300). The contract was awarded to Sundown Solutions Limited through the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The service will be delivered across the United Kingdom, starting from 1st April 2025, with an initial contract period of two years up to 31st March 2027, which can be extended for a further year until 31st March 2028. The total contract value is estimated to be £1,376,746.80 inclusive of VAT, and the procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in Information Technology Services, particularly those that can deliver extensive end-user computing services. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises) are particularly noted as suitable for this procurement, showcasing the inclusive approach of the National Audit Office in involving diverse vendors. The substantial contract value and the long-term period of service provision make it a compelling opportunity for businesses looking to establish a robust portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Tactical End User Compute service

Notice Description

The National Audit Office awarded a contract to 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. 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
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All Stages
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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

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
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

SUNDOWN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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