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title: "Cloud Compute Services. Azure Windows Virtual Machines / VMs"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bd78826-130f-4562-a05c-b7410be0253e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2019-07-05"
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# Cloud Compute Services. Azure Windows Virtual Machines / VMs

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bd78826-130f-4562-a05c-b7410be0253e

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for Cloud Compute Services, specifically Azure Windows Virtual Machines, valued at £25,745,941. The procurement was initiated as a tender under a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1 July 2018 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2021. The tender was officially awarded on 29 June 2018, with the contract notice published on 5 July 2019. The Department's address is located in Coventry, England.

This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly in the IT sector, specialising in consulting and software development services. Companies with expertise in cloud computing, especially those capable of providing similar virtual machine services, would be well-positioned to leverage this contract as a benchmark for future engagements. With the contract's geographical delivery extending across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, and more, there is significant scope for firms aiming to expand their market footprint in both domestic and international environments.

## Notice

The provision of Cloud Compute Services. Azure Windows Virtual Machines / VMs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed657fc3-a90d-4f4d-a7dd-fd9b0e064aab |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,745,941 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,745,941 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2019 at 11:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed657fc3-a90d-4f4d-a7dd-fd9b0e064aab
- 12 Oct 2018 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed657fc3-a90d-4f4d-a7dd-fd9b0e064aab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed657fc3-a90d-4f4d-a7dd-fd9b0e064aab
  5th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/816b2337-ee4a-4793-8da5-d2d85d955054
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/592f077f-2fcc-4138-9dd7-acabcb1b6871
  Contract

## Provenance

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