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title: "Multi-cloud options, credits and Billing Support for the APHA Scientific Computing Environment."
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# Multi-cloud options, credits and Billing Support for the APHA Scientific Computing Environment.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bbdeb00-2311-4b8a-9a94-630a1bfdc3e8

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process for multi-cloud options, credits, and billing support for the APHA Scientific Computing Environment. The tender, classified under information technology services (CPV: 72222300), was valued at £850,000 and covers a broad geographic area including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 3 April 2025, and the contract period spanning from 4 April 2025 to 3 April 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Strategic Blue Services Limited.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT services and cloud solutions, to demonstrate their expertise and contribute to the DEFRA's operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly appealing given the suitability criteria. Businesses with the capability to provide robust billing support and multi-cloud options stand to benefit from engaging with government organisations and enhancing their portfolio with high-profile contracts. This successful bid could pave the way for further collaborations, elevating the visibility and credibility of the participating companies within the industry.

## Notice

Multi-cloud options, credits and Billing Support for the APHA Scientific Computing Environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a39362cb-9444-45ab-b22e-e4f995245cd2 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £850,000 |
| 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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATEGIC BLUE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a39362cb-9444-45ab-b22e-e4f995245cd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a39362cb-9444-45ab-b22e-e4f995245cd2
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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