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DDaT25210 - CBAS Azure Enterprise Agreement

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process named "DDaT25210 - CBAS Azure Enterprise Agreement," managed by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, focuses on acquiring an Azure enterprise agreement for the CBAS team in the industry of software packages and information systems. Situated in Swindon, England, this procurement, classified under CPV code 48000000, utilised a selective method via a mini competition under the CCS RM6098 framework agreement. This process reached the award stage on 2nd June 2025, with the contractual period commencing on 5th June 2025 and concluding on 2nd June 2026. The procurement was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and included delivery addresses spanning across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other locations globally. The contract, valued at £565,350.20, was successfully awarded to Ultima Business Solutions.

This tender signifies a substantial business opportunity, especially for SMEs in the software and technology sectors looking to secure agreements within public frameworks where they can provide specialised enterprise solutions. Businesses with the capability to deliver on large-scale software agreements and those familiar with public sector frameworks like CCS RM6098 are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders. While this specific contract was realised through a framework mini competition, staying attuned to similar future procurements can present lucrative avenues for business expansion and increased public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25210 - CBAS Azure Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 3 Brief Description of Requirement Azure enterprise agreement for CBAS team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8ee1787-b5c9-4219-98d3-f17a949be4cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/727dc0c1-0b76-4471-814b-2fd8229b132a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£565,350 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWIDNON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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