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title: "G-Cloud 7 Call-Off for support services for Provision of a comprehensive support package focused on"
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# G-Cloud 7 Call-Off for support services for Provision of a comprehensive support package focused on

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0acec0b5-fa54-49a4-a846-d224ed9efc72

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Call-Off contract initiated by the Department for Education for support services related to the G-Cloud 7 framework. This contract, valued at £4,700,000, is focused on providing a comprehensive support package for Azure infrastructure, including incident management and server management, in the education and training services sector. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2017, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2019. The award was published on 25th January 2018, indicating its completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and service management within the education sector. Companies providing cloud services, technical support, and infrastructure management will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, larger firms, such as Sol-Tec Ltd, which have the expertise to manage extensive IT projects and enhance service delivery, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

G-Cloud 7 Call-Off for support services for Provision of a comprehensive support package focused on providing end-to-end support and service management for Azure infrastructure, including incident management, server management and patching. Providing an extra level of service and expertise on top of the support provided directly from Microsoft.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edc8486-9677-45fa-84e2-9831a8ae32fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Unselected |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,700,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOL-TEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edc8486-9677-45fa-84e2-9831a8ae32fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edc8486-9677-45fa-84e2-9831a8ae32fe
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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