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Azure Cloud Support

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Essex County Council involved a contract titled "Azure Cloud Support," focusing on the software supply and IT service industry. This contract included two main components: Cloud Complex Operations and Palo Alto Networks VM-500, with a total value of £111,182.40. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, aligning with the public authority's need for efficient service acquisition. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and extends until 1st September 2026, with Rackspace Limited being awarded the contract. Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford, plays a significant role in the sub-central government framework and is responsible for the procurement in regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and cloud computing. Companies with a robust track record in managing complex cloud operations and providing extensive software support could leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings. Large-scale enterprises, such as Rackspace Limited, typically have the resources and capacity to fulfil the contract requirements effectively. However, businesses aiming to grow in the public sector can seek similar opportunities by building expertise in specific technology stacks like Azure cloud services and network security solutions such as Palo Alto. Engaging with such tenders can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and establish a strong presence in the competitive IT services market.

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Notice Title

Azure Cloud Support

Notice Description

Contract for Cloud Complex Operations for 18 months PS74,700 Contract for Palo Alto for 18 months PS36,482.40 Totalling PS111,182.40

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024049-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72222300 - Information technology services

72268000 - Software supply services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,182 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RACKSPACE

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