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title: "Provision of Azure Cloud Services"
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# Provision of Azure Cloud Services

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e7f410a-6e8b-42ec-b916-2b2e5360926b

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, Wales, recently completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Azure Cloud Services". This project was initiated to purchase Azure Cloud Compute Services under the Microsoft Government MOU, specifically through a selective procurement method called a 'call-off from a framework agreement'. The tender period concluded on 29 April 2021, with an award date of 19 May 2021. The total value of the contract was £1,000,000, with a minimum contract value of £885,600. The contract is set to run from 19 May 2021 until 31 May 2024.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the technology and IT services sector, to expand their clientele and capabilities. Smaller businesses and SMEs, which are encouraged to participate, may find a competitive advantage in tendering for contracts related to cloud services and software development. The successful supplier for this contract was INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, demonstrating that there is potential for smaller or niche providers to compete effectively with larger firms in this field.

## Notice

To purchase Azure Cloud Compute Services under the Microsoft Government MOU, 'Azure Pricing Arrangement' (a Server & Cloud Enrolment).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f12b93-a68c-4fdb-bd34-16fd7fcaf382 |
| 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 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £885,600 |
| 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 | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f12b93-a68c-4fdb-bd34-16fd7fcaf382

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f12b93-a68c-4fdb-bd34-16fd7fcaf382
  8th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11dab948-e841-4512-b18b-d23c754ea19f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd5ed579-4de2-4681-9e0f-7d7e646c77e6

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