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Azure/365 Support and Consultancy

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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06 Jul 2021 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), located in Cheshire, has recently awarded a contract titled "Azure/365 Support and Consultancy" following the completion of a tender process classified under IT services. This procurement, valued at £480,000, commenced with the contract period starting on 1st June 2021 and is anticipated to extend until 31st May 2024, potentially including two one-year extensions. The procurement method employed is through the UK government Digital Marketplace, leveraging the G-Cloud framework, which streamlines cloud service acquisitions for public sector organisations. The tender concluded on 21st May 2021, categorised under the CPV code 48000000 for software packages and information systems.

This contract presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in cloud solutions, consultancy, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as they can contribute unique offerings and can benefit from the growing demand for digital solutions within the healthcare and research sectors. Businesses with expertise in Azure and Microsoft Office 365, along with a capacity for 24/7 support and training, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Azure/365 Support and Consultancy

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MDC are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. MDC's requirements were as follows: * Azure * Architecture Consultancy * Microsoft office 365 * 24/7 support * Cost management * Training For this procurement, MDC used the UK government Digital Marketplace to buy cloud services through the G-Cloud framework. This framework is an agreement between the UK government and suppliers. Buying services through frameworks is faster and cheaper than entering into individual procurement contracts. It is also a legally compliant route to market. All public sector organisations, including agencies and arm's length bodies, can use the Digital Marketplace. In order to confirm that MDC was indeed able to use the Digital Marketplace, a search was undertaken of the customer unique reference number (URN) list, which details eligible organisations. It was confirmed that Medicines Discovery Catapult is on the URN list and its URN is 10581476. The contract is for both MDC and Light House Laboratory (LHL) requirements. The contract term was for an initial 12 months period from June 2021 (with the possibility of a further two (2) one (1) year extensions).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f844e61e-573f-46ef-b556-87deb2dc487f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0cb4f2a-ef54-473b-a9a1-77ae52c5e5c9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 3-4 years
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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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