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Cloud Collaboration for Asset Management

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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07 Jun 2024 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in London, conducted a procurement process for the provision of an asset management service through the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions contract. The agreement, titled Cloud Collaboration for Asset Management, involves a core period of two years with two one-year options. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was directly awarded to Asite Solutions Limited, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and internet support. Given the specific technical requirements outlined by the buying organisation, companies with expertise in asset management and a deep understanding of the Environment Agency's operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value stands at £940,000 GBP, with the award date set as December 1, 2023.

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Notice Title

Cloud Collaboration for Asset Management

Notice Description

Cloud Collaboration for Asset Management

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cloud Collaboration for Asset Management agreement is for the provision of an asset management service for the Environment Agency over a core period of two years with two one year options. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions (VAS) contract with a direct award to Asite Solutions Limited. Although this is a call-off from the G-Cloud 13 Framework, the justification for this Direct Award is under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - the Supplier has been selected on technical criteria due to their innate knowledge of the EA estate and the asset management required. Additional information: The Cloud Collaboration for Asset Management agreement is for the provision of an asset management service for the Environment Agency over a core period of two years with two one year options. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions (VAS) contract with a direct award to Asite Solutions Limited. Although this is a call-off from the G-Cloud 13 Framework, the justification for this Direct Award is under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - the Supplier has been selected on technical criteria due to their innate knowledge of the EA estate and the asset management required.

Options: Two one-year options can be taken up

Procurement Information

The Cloud Collaboration for Asset Management agreement is for the provision of an asset management service for the Environment Agency over a core period of two years with two one year options. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions (VAS) contract with a direct award to Asite Solutions Limited. Although this is a call-off from the G-Cloud 13 Framework, the justification for this Direct Award is under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - the Supplier has been selected on technical criteria due to their innate knowledge of the EA estate and the asset management required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017742-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Tom Dubberley
Contact Email
tom.dubberley@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7827903738

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASITE SOLUTIONS

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