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title: "NHS Counter Fraud Authority - Azure Cloud Solutions"
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# NHS Counter Fraud Authority - Azure Cloud Solutions

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d92725b-030a-479b-8cc1-b40820f15647

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## Summary

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) has concluded a procurement process, engaging a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) to manage various aspects of their Azure cloud services for Project Athena. This selective procurement, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, was overseen by NHS Shared Business Services. The procurement, valued at £400,000, falls under the industry category of Computer Platforms and IT services. It encompasses the management of billing, account management, and support services for the project. The contract period runs from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025, and the delivery will be in England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cloud solutions and IT services. Companies that can deliver robust support and manage large-scale cloud accounts are well-suited to compete. Large-scale businesses, particularly those experienced in working within the public sector and managing complex IT infrastructures, can find potential for growth and partnership with the NHSCFA. Trustmarque Solutions Limited has been awarded the contract, highlighting the strategic importance of collaborating with established and capable vendors to support NHSCFA’s technological needs.

## Notice

NHSCFA is looking to engage a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) to manage the billing and account management aspects of the project. The CSP must: * Provide billing for Azure services acquired by NHSCFA. * Create and manage a subscription for Project Athena. * Provide support for account issues. * Support the project's growth requirements. * Establish a subscription within an existing NHSCFA tenancy. * Provide access to subscription costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13eda93-ee75-43ff-aa47-df178f2a9380 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13eda93-ee75-43ff-aa47-df178f2a9380

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13eda93-ee75-43ff-aa47-df178f2a9380
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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