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title: "DfE Cloud Hosting Services 2024 - con_25721"
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# DfE Cloud Hosting Services 2024 - con_25721

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1371197d-4afd-4429-ad5c-4f15470bf6c9

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract titled "DfE Cloud Hosting Services 2024 - con_25721" for the provision of cloud hosting services and associated support through the Crown Commercial Service TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098), specifically Lot 3: Software. The procurement falls under the IT services category, valued at £64,568,541.49. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract commenced on the 1st of August 2024 and is set to conclude on the 31st of July 2028, with a potential optional extension of one year. This award was officially published on the 7th of August 2024 and was last updated the same day. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various overseas territories and regions globally.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on cloud hosting and support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible. The awarded supplier, Bytes Software Services Ltd, is a large-scale company indicating that the contract can accommodate businesses of considerable capacity. The structured procurement approach through a framework ensures that participating businesses have a clear path to securing substantial, long-term government contracts, thereby fostering potential growth and stability in the IT service industry.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Cloud Hosting Services and Associated Support. DfE will access Microsoft Azure products through a Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) Enterprise Agreement, with a Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment. Further Competition conducted via the Crown Commercial Service TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098), Lot 3: Software. This Award Notice includes the optional 1-Year Extension Period provided for within the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240b2bbd-9a23-4e2d-a2bd-d28103717655 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,568,541 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,568,541 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240b2bbd-9a23-4e2d-a2bd-d28103717655

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240b2bbd-9a23-4e2d-a2bd-d28103717655
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da0342b4-bb75-47f2-bbba-5adac604441a
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