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G-Cloud 11 Call-Off Contract - Infrastructure Support - Onsite Microsoft Azure Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has initiated a tender for a G-Cloud 11 Call-Off Contract titled "Infrastructure Support - Onsite Microsoft Azure Support Services." This project falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method is selective, and it was facilitated through a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28 October 2019, with the contract period lasting from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2020. The total value of the contract is £3.5 million, with delivery locations encompassing the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services, particularly for SMEs that specialise in IT support and cloud services. Companies that can provide onsite support or augment existing teams would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in Microsoft Azure. This contract can enhance their portfolio and increase visibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts with the education sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

G-Cloud 11 Call-Off Contract - Infrastructure Support - Onsite Microsoft Azure Support Services

Notice Description

Provide a range of on-site support services, designed to either augment existing teams or dedicated teams or to provide dedicated resources taking full responsibility for service scope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e58e5d-5060-4a5d-a86e-b4d0b5d2eefe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOL-TEC

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