Award

Cloud Hosting (Microsoft Azure) - 2-Month Short Term Extension - June & July 2024

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

10 Jul 2024 at 13:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a £3.2 million contract to Bytes Software Services Limited for a short-term extension to its Microsoft Azure cloud services. This procurement was conducted through the CCS TePAS 2 Framework and covers cloud hosting charges for June and July 2024. The contract period is from June 1st to July 31st, 2024, with a procurement stage of "Award" and a tender deadline of May 31st, 2024. The procurement method used was selective procurement by calling off from a framework agreement in the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support, to compete for contracts with the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Companies interested in providing cloud hosting services and associated support within the public sector should consider exploring opportunities within the CCS TePAS 2 Framework for potential growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Hosting (Microsoft Azure) - 2-Month Short Term Extension - June & July 2024

Notice Description

Short term 2-Month extension to DfE's Microsoft Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) licensing agreement transacted through the CCS TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098) to cover DfE's Azure consumption charges for June and July 2024, providing a continuity of service. A standalone procurement is currently being conducted via the CCS TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098) to source a replacement contract for Cloud Hosting Services and associated support, with this contract due to commence on 1st August 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e96ca128-b332-4677-ad32-e5ab6e3ea7bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff7d555-09e5-4518-a3ac-8a6ab3e541d4
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
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
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
DfE Commercial - Technology Category
Contact Email
technology.category@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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