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title: "G-Cloud Lot 3 - Cloud Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38e96de6-cc37-442f-a656-48b226052ffb"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2019-02-15"
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# G-Cloud Lot 3 - Cloud Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38e96de6-cc37-442f-a656-48b226052ffb

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## Summary

The Department For Education has completed a tender for "G-Cloud Lot 3 - Cloud Support," focusing on Stone Cloud Managed Networking Support. Classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000), this procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19 October 2018, and the resultant contract commenced on 1 November 2018, concluding on 6 May 2021. The award, amounting to £60,000, has been assigned to STONE COMPUTERS LIMITED, with notification published on 15 February 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and cloud support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, as indicated by the tender's allowance for SME participation. Businesses with capabilities in managed networking and cloud technologies would benefit from engaging in the competitive landscape surrounding such governmental contracts.

## Notice

Stone Cloud Managed Networking Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035c85f9-f016-4ed9-a97f-07172b5af1e3 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 6 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | STONE COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035c85f9-f016-4ed9-a97f-07172b5af1e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035c85f9-f016-4ed9-a97f-07172b5af1e3
  15th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb4ba58f-edd3-488b-b177-2d45a0286dbc
  Contract

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