Planning

Google Cloud Platform Services Call-Off Contract

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 14:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is initiating a procurement process for a Google Cloud Platform Services Call-Off Contract, which encompasses hosting, licences, support, and professional services. This falls under the industry category of computer-related services, and is situated in Newport, United Kingdom, within the public authority central government sector. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2029. The notice for future communication is expected to be released by 1st September 2025, highlighting the forthcoming steps and potential opportunities.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud services, support, and professional consulting to engage with a central government authority. Companies with experience in computer-related services, particularly those which can offer comprehensive Google Cloud solutions, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. As the tender involves a gross value of £18,000,000, it represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms ready to establish or expand their government sector portfolios, specifically within framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Google Cloud Platform Services Call-Off Contract

Notice Description

Google Cloud Platform Services Call-Off Contract for all ONS requirements. including Hosting, Licenses, Support and Professional Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05807a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045716-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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