Planning

Move to Cloud Infrastructure

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 16:15

PlanningUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 12:42

Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is progressing a tender initiative titled "Move to Cloud Infrastructure," aimed at enabling the Council's transition to cloud-based services. This procurement is categorised within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and maintenance support. The process is currently at the planning update stage with key communications anticipated by 1st June 2026. The planned contract period for this service spans from 1st January 2027 to 1st January 2030, with delivery within the UKF1 region of the United Kingdom. The tender, valued at approximately £9.2 million, represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems.

This tender is a significant opportunity for companies that offer software development, cloud infrastructure consultancy, and IT support services. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract are those with proven experience in large-scale IT projects and in providing comprehensive licensing and maintenance support. The initiative could foster business growth for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector by collaborating with a major public authority in Derbyshire. Small to medium enterprises with innovative solutions in cloud implementation and digital transformation can leverage this opportunity to further engage with sub-central government operations in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Move to Cloud Infrastructure

Notice Description

Implementation services, licensing and maintenance support for the Councils move to Cloud Infrastructure

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050105
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080319-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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