Award

Cloud Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

18 Dec 2018 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for "Cloud Support Services," which fall under the IT services industry category. This process involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was conducted in the West Midlands, England. The contract was awarded on 12 November 2018 and covers a period from 26 November 2018 to 25 November 2020. The tender was designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on providing consulting, software development, and cloud support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transformation and cloud services. Companies that offer cloud-based solutions, consultancy for transitions to cloud infrastructure, or enhance web service delivery in line with government standards would be particularly well-suited to compete. With an emphasis on agile methodologies and user-focused development, SMEs in the IT services sector can effectively leverage this contract to expand their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Cloud Support Services

Notice Description

Cloud support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e53b698a-2be8-4c8d-aa1c-9df190ce733c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ed46f1-7b44-43c4-a554-71d2529c5774
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 2020 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.harris@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07908962564

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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