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title: "CEFAS23-25 Azure Spend optimisation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0737ab15-557a-4a43-b5b0-cf1874995224"
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# CEFAS23-25 Azure Spend optimisation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0737ab15-557a-4a43-b5b0-cf1874995224

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## Summary

The contracting authority for this procurement is the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Lowestoft, England. The procurement process involved a tender titled "CEFAS23-25 Azure Spend optimisation" under the industry category of Information systems. This procurement was recently awarded to Bytes Software Services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this tender started on January 1, 2023, and will end on December 31, 2023, with a contract value of £12,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in services related to commercial optimisation advisory and quantum Azure tooling & technical support, to engage in business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement. Businesses looking to provide services in the Information systems industry category would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Defra Network eTendering Portal is the central entity managing this process, which has now progressed to the award stage on February 10, 2023.

## Notice

Work Package 1: Commercial Optimisation Advisory Service Work Package 2: Quantum Azure Tooling & Technical Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0823386-5d63-40c0-9405-879f0c1631c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2023 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0823386-5d63-40c0-9405-879f0c1631c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0823386-5d63-40c0-9405-879f0c1631c9
  13th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a131153-fd7d-4043-9ea6-cba3059c3f4a
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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