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title: "Interim BFPO Virtual Hosting Solution 2"
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# Interim BFPO Virtual Hosting Solution 2

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e4a0d64-1ba1-47b8-8c42-c639fb523d3a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Interim BFPO Virtual Hosting Solution 2" was conducted by the Government Digital Service, which is located in London, England. This contract falls under the computer-related services category and was awarded on 10th August 2016, with a total value of £20,000. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period running from 17th August 2016 to 16th August 2017. The tender period concluded on 3rd August 2016, and the process was completed by December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the Information Technology sector, particularly those specialising in Infrastructure as a Service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity, as the procurement details indicate a supportive stance towards their involvement. Companies with expertise in virtual hosting solutions and related services could find a suitable niche to contribute to such government contracts, thereby fostering business growth in a competitive market.

## Notice

The requirements for Hosting at Ark Data centre from a supplier that provides Infrastructure as a Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3036aa-f88a-4fe9-8693-1f1d5dc5d8d0 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2016 - 16 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2017 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3036aa-f88a-4fe9-8693-1f1d5dc5d8d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3036aa-f88a-4fe9-8693-1f1d5dc5d8d0
  12th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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