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DfE Microsoft Azure

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2023 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Azure and a management platform for the software. The contract, with a total value of £68,175,000 GBP, was awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on May 6, 2020. The location for the delivery includes various countries such as the United Kingdom, European countries, and others.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses operating in the IT software package industry to compete for providing Microsoft Azure services. Businesses that specialize in IT software packages and have the capability to deliver across multiple countries would be well-suited to pursue this contract. The Department for Education's initiative presents a substantial business opportunity for potential suppliers to engage in a long-term contractual relationship, catering to the needs of their IT procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

DfE Microsoft Azure

Notice Description

The notice is for the provision of Microsoft Azure and a management platform for the software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d759f8e4-fd93-4807-ab45-d589f3536f55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efee0147-7c9b-4b28-b826-b1f6f83aef9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,175,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,175,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2024 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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