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12 Jun 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, UK. The procurement aimed to subscribe to Amazon Web Services, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement was completed using the direct method, below threshold without competition, meaning it was not openly competed due to its relatively low value. This contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC on 12th June 2025, covering delivery to multiple UK regions. The procurement stage is award, indicating that the contract has been actively executed with a period from 12th June 2025 to 11th July 2025.

This tender signifies substantial business growth opportunities for companies operating within the IT services sector, especially those capable of providing secure and efficient cloud solutions to government entities. Large-scale IT service providers, particularly those already engaged in or capable of meeting government requirements, are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Such contracts not only offer financial gain but also enhance credibility and experience in dealing with governmental projects, thus positioning businesses favorably for subsequent public procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Amazon Web Service Fees

Notice Description

Payment of Amazon Web Services subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032059-2025
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

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
£48,493 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT PLC

Further Information

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