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title: "Alibaba Cloud : GEAF Lot 1; 2022"
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# Alibaba Cloud : GEAF Lot 1; 2022

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42fe1a57-05aa-4a4e-a831-4d6e869287ae

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Alibaba Cloud : GEAF Lot 1; 2022", classified under industry-specific software packages (CPV code: 48100000). The procurement method was selective, awarded via a call-off from the framework agreement FRAM494/20. The contract was awarded to Alibaba.com (Europe) Limited for a total value of £80,191.24. The contract period commenced on 16th December 2021 and will run until 31st December 2022. The tender period ended on 15th December 2021, with the award notice published on 17th December 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the software services sector, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions related to cloud services. As the buyer, the University of Birmingham may seek suppliers who can demonstrate expertise in similar projects, thus businesses with relevant experience and capabilities in industry-specific software development are well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this area.

## Notice

Alibaba Cloud : GEAF Lot 1; 2022. This contract awarded under framework: FRAM494/20.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6a1e30-f068-43e4-8968-5c0f6e92905c |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,191 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,191 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALIBABA.COM (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6a1e30-f068-43e4-8968-5c0f6e92905c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6a1e30-f068-43e4-8968-5c0f6e92905c
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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