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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University (DMU), based in Leicester, conducted a procurement process titled "Cloud Strategy Readiness" under the IT services category, specifically addressing consulting, software development, and support. This process, focusing on delivering services to enhance DMU's cloud capabilities with Azure, reached the award stage and was finalised on 22nd May 2026. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior call publication, compliant with the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract was awarded to Servent Ltd, a supplier located in Glasgow, with a contract valued at GBP 83,300 for services beneficial to DMU's cloud adoption strategy. The location for the service delivery is within the UK, and the initiative, although initially having a lot that was later cancelled, aimed to improve cloud readiness and governance.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in IT consulting, particularly those specialising in cloud strategy and Azure enhancements. Companies possessing expertise in cloud operating models, technical refinement, and data platform deployment would find themselves well-suited for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Servent Ltd, which is classified as an SME, can leverage this contract type to expand their portfolio and establish a stronger presence in the public sector IT services market. The absence of a prior call for competition indicates that firms with existing framework agreements, such as G-Cloud 14, may have an advantage in participating in such procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cloud Strategy Readiness

Notice Description

A service to deliver against DMU's Cloud adoption Strategy in order to increase capabilities under the cloud operating model whilst improving governance and abilities within Azure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Azure readiness assessment and Azure readiness refinement, consultancy arrangement addressing: Cloud Strategy and Operating Model Assessment & Enhancement Gap Analysis & RACI Mapping Operating Model Technical Refinement & Controls Team Enablement & Training Support Data Maturity Discovery Data Platform Landing Zone Design & Deployment Fabric Architecture & Design Fabric Setup & Configuration

Options: can be extended by 6 months

Procurement Information

Compliant award under RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Framework, using the Contract Award Service award process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053822-2026
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
SME

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
£83,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVENT

Further Information

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