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G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 3 - Cloud Support

ESSEX CARES LIMITED

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26 Aug 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Essex Cares Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Chelmsford, has completed the procurement process for the "G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 3 - Cloud Support," focusing on cloud support services such as cloud migration, set-up, security services, and ongoing support. The award for this contract was made on 4th August 2025, and the contract runs until the 31st December 2025. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, specifically tailored for below-threshold procurement. This contract falls within the services category and is geographically targeted at the region of UKH3.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses that specialise in cloud services and IT support. Companies with expertise in cloud technology and systems migration would find this contract particularly beneficial in showcasing their capabilities and expanding their service portfolio. As the opportunity was provided through limited competition, it also indicates a selective process where companies with niche expertise in cloud services were best suited to compete. Businesses aiming to engage in governmental contracts or those looking to strengthen their reputation in public sector procurement could gain significant advantages from such engagements.

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Notice Title

G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 3 - Cloud Support

Notice Description

Cloud Support - Offers services to help set up and maintain cloud software or hosting services. * cloud migration planning * set up and migration * security services * quality assurance and performance testing * training * ongoing support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ddd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051302-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£59,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX CARES LIMITED
Contact Name
Karen Tucciarone
Contact Email
procurement@essexcares.org
Contact Phone
+44 3330133406

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

FORGE TECHNOLOGIES

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