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Microsoft Azure Cloud Shell

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire involves the procurement of Microsoft Azure Cloud Shell services, classified under the information technology services (CPV 72222300) category. This procurement is focused on services, with a particular scope to include core Azure services and Azure VMware Solution (AVS) costs. The process was a direct award, executed via the CCS G-Cloud Framework, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, which has been signed with SOFTCAT PLC, a supplier based in Buckinghamshire, is active and valued at £2,100,000. The award was completed on 1st August 2025, and the services are expected to be delivered within the UK region.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud services and IT solutions, especially those looking to expand their offerings within the public sector. Large enterprises with the capacity to deliver substantial IT infrastructure solutions, like SOFTCAT PLC, are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts. Smaller firms might consider partnerships or consortia to better compete in similar procurements that do not require initial competitive tenders but leverage established frameworks. Adopting innovative and cost-effective cloud technologies could further strengthen a company's bid for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Cloud Shell

Notice Description

A new SCE agreement with Microsoft. This will be a drawdown contract, with monthly billing based on usage. Includes core Azure services and AVS (Azure VMware Solution) costs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A new SCE agreement with Microsoft. This will be a drawdown contract, with monthly billing based on usage. Includes core Azure services and AVS (Azure VMware Solution) costs.

Procurement Information

Compliantly direct awarded via CCS G-Cloud Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058085
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045733-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Simran Gill
Contact Email
simran.gill@leics.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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