Award

Microsoft Cloud Services

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 08:18

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 15:00

TenderUpdate

18 Jun 2025 at 12:45

Tender

30 May 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Microsoft Cloud Services", falling under the software-related services industry category. Located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, this public undertaking was seeking a Microsoft reseller to implement a new CSP agreement to transition from their current Enterprise Agreement. This contract oversees both cloud and on-premises services and targets under 1000 seats. The procurement method was conducted using an open procedure from tender initiation to awarding the contract, which was finalised on 7th August 2025. The contract duration spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a contract value of £582,552.06 inclusive of VAT offering substantial business prospects for the awarded supplier, Codec dss.

The Microsoft Cloud Services contract presents remarkable opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related and support services. This tender is especially advantageous for SME organisations, as evidenced by the participation and successful bid by Codec dss from Belfast. The nature of the services required demands proficiency in cloud and on-premises Microsoft solutions, making it a lucrative opportunity for firms that can supply software services, support, and provide tailored solutions to meet the contractual specifications under the open procedure framework. Potential bidders in similar future procurements could benefit from targeting smaller public undertakings with specific software needs, or suppliers having expertise in handling Microsoft CSP agreements and cloud services.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Cloud Services

Notice Description

Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) is looking for a Microsoft reseller to provision a new Microsoft CSP agreement service to transition from our current Enterprise Agreement for the next three years. Arrangements comprise both cloud and on-premises services and products, and is under 1000 seats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046728-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£582,552 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£582,552 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
Nick O'Leary
Contact Email
procurement@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752388145

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CODEC DSS

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