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title: "Cloud Infrastructure, Transformation and Strategy Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-253f5a1a-828c-447a-af5f-58ffdfd991b4"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Cloud Infrastructure, Transformation and Strategy Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-253f5a1a-828c-447a-af5f-58ffdfd991b4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cloud Infrastructure, Transformation and Strategy Services" contract, initiated by the Department for Education, took place in England. This contract falls within the IT services sector and was awarded for a value of £300,000, following a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th December 2018, while the contract is set to run from 3rd January 2019 to 2nd January 2021. The process is currently categorised as complete, with the award made on 28th December 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in IT consulting, software development, and cloud technology services. Businesses equipped with expertise in agile project delivery and service transformation will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The need for cloud-first technology solutions offers a fertile ground for innovation and partnership in the public sector, thereby allowing proactive companies to expand their market reach and achieve sustained growth.

## Notice

Cloud-first Technology Vision and Strategy *Define solutions, vendors and systems fit for user need *Service operating model design and development *Evidence based business case development *Roll out and adoption of cloud technology *Service transformation of Service Desk for cloud technologies *Aligned to cross-government architecture, security designs and best practice *Proven End to End Delivery, aligned to Government Technology Strategy *Define compliant commodity-based commercial and procurement strategy *Agile project and programme delivery within Waterfall, PRINCE2, MSP environments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9140a0d3-1261-4414-83ed-b3003caeb92f |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2019 - 2 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY, WARWICKSHIRE, |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | CV1 |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWIFT STRATEGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2019 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9140a0d3-1261-4414-83ed-b3003caeb92f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9140a0d3-1261-4414-83ed-b3003caeb92f
  9th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f721789f-de90-49ba-bb7c-7b37e949bbea
  Contract

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