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title: "Microsoft Azure Cloud Shell"
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# Microsoft Azure Cloud Shell

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11a9bf11-4086-4a58-9b99-f88ecfb925ee

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## Summary

Leicestershire Police has completed a procurement process for a "Microsoft Azure Cloud Shell" agreement, which involves a selective call-off from a framework agreement. This contract pertains to the information systems industry category and covers core Azure services, including Azure VMware Solution costs. The contract, valued at £2,100,000, began on 22 July 2025 and will continue until 21 July 2028. The procurement was specifically tailored for large organisations, as it was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Softcat PLC being named the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large technology and cloud service providers to expand their business, particularly those with expertise in delivering scalable Microsoft Azure solutions to public sector clients. Companies capable of offering innovative and efficient cloud solutions could benefit greatly, especially those that can maximise the value and utility of Azure services in line with the requirements of public safety and law enforcement agencies. Such contracts not only deepen existing relationships with key public bodies but also enhance credibility and visibility within the public procurement market.

## Notice

A new SCE agreement with Microsoft. This will be a drawdown contract, with monthly billing based on usage. Includes core Azure services and AVS (Azure VMware Solution) costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780196df-ea46-4c65-9241-e8bb156ea82a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,100,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780196df-ea46-4c65-9241-e8bb156ea82a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780196df-ea46-4c65-9241-e8bb156ea82a
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcdcf396-9017-4ca6-860e-31109a4bec34

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