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title: "UK SBS DDaT21473 UKRI Azure cloud computing services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b685a36-3280-4524-bf49-3e2b4c73521f"
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# UK SBS DDaT21473 UKRI Azure cloud computing services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b685a36-3280-4524-bf49-3e2b4c73521f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation's requirement for Azure cloud computing services, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, spans four years from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2025. The procurement method used is a selective tender, which was sourced through a call-off against the JISC OCRE Framework Agreement. The procurement status is complete, with the award notice published on 8 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud computing services, particularly those capable of delivering complex software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for such contracts, given their agility and innovation potential in service delivery. Companies looking to expand their capabilities in information systems will find this contract aligns with their growth strategies in the technology sector.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of cloud based Azure hosting and computing services for a period of four years. This was sourced via a Call-Off against the JISC OCRE Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a07e66a-07a5-4dd1-ac52-3ca39f8968bf |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a07e66a-07a5-4dd1-ac52-3ca39f8968bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a07e66a-07a5-4dd1-ac52-3ca39f8968bf
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/447b97d9-2fad-48cc-80ef-76db44c3c937
  Redacted Contract

## Provenance

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