Tender

Halton Housing Cloud Solutions Provider

CIRRUS PURCHASING

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Tender

20 Jul 2022 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Halton Housing is currently inviting tenders for the role of Azure Cloud Solutions Provider, focusing on enhancing their cloud infrastructure following recent migrations to Microsoft Azure. The procurement process is classified under the IT services sector, with a total contract value of £360,000 set to commence on 20th September 2022 and run for three years, concluding on 19th September 2025. The tender period will close on 22nd August 2022. This opportunity is managed by Cirrus Purchasing, located in Warrington, Cheshire, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in cloud solutions and proactive account management. Companies that can offer cost optimisation and best practice guidance in Azure services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given that Halton Housing aims to reduce their cloud usage over the contract's duration, there is a potential for innovative service offerings and sustainable cost solutions, making this an attractive contract for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Halton Housing Cloud Solutions Provider

Notice Description

Halton Housing is seeking tenders for an Azure Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP). HH have migrated all infrastructure into Microsoft Azure in the past 12-18 months, resulting in a significant rise in consumption. HH have also recently moved from Azure Legacy onto Azure Plan. Moving forward, HH would like to work with a CSP who will engage on a regular basis, offering proactive account management, cost optimisation advice and best practice guidance around developments in the Azure world. The outcome of the tender process will be a 3-year contract expected to commence from September 2022. The contract will be awarded to 1 service provider. HH spend approximately PS10,000 (excluding VAT) per month on their current service, however the intention is to reduce Cloud usage over the 3-year term of this contract to around half of current levels. Additional information: Please apply via our In-tend portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/Home. Please see the tender documents available from this link for additional information on the services required and the tender evaluation criteria. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a95f6aef-4c8e-4644-aeb4-1510ef026cf5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2022 - 19 Sep 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIRRUS PURCHASING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton View
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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