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title: "Cloud Transformation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43c5f403-f900-40a9-a5c4-e159283a3c11"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
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# Cloud Transformation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43c5f403-f900-40a9-a5c4-e159283a3c11

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for its "Cloud Transformation" project, classified under IT services. This initiative aims to establish a new server and service infrastructure to support and enhance the university's digital applications and computational needs. The contract, worth £1,909,039.29, was awarded to Softcat, and the procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The project's contract period runs from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027, with the procurement reaching the award stage as of the 8th of October 2024. The location for the contract is Brighton, England (BN1 9RH).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, internet services, and support. Firms capable of offering advanced digital solutions to academic institutions will find this project appealing. The selective procurement method and the substantial contract value suggest that businesses with a strong track record in delivering large-scale IT infrastructure projects and holding existing framework agreements would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Although this specific tender is complete, understanding its requirements can guide businesses in positioning themselves for upcoming procurement processes in the education sector.

## Notice

This project will create and launch an all-new server and service infrastructure, underpinning and enabling University enterprise digital applications and computational requirements for the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f81e7e-d92b-4cb2-bbe7-dd1a85d7e8d4 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,909,039 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,909,039 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f81e7e-d92b-4cb2-bbe7-dd1a85d7e8d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f81e7e-d92b-4cb2-bbe7-dd1a85d7e8d4
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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