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title: "CEFAS25-16 Azure Cost analysis Service"
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# CEFAS25-16 Azure Cost analysis Service

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-518c6b73-f62c-4c5f-bfa7-b901c1ec5314

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS25-16 Azure Cost analysis Service," initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), focuses on software consultancy services. The process involves the supply of platform management, Azure commercials, and monthly advisory reports aimed at commercial optimisation. This selective procurement method was completed using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procuring organisation, CEFAS, is located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, and the awarded contract runs from 24th February 2025 to 30th March 2027. Key delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and British Overseas Territories, thereby covering a broad geographical area. The award was published on 31st March 2026 and valued at £48,392.80.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy, particularly those with expertise in cloud optimisation and management services. Due to its selective nature and framework agreement method, businesses with strategic partnerships and comprehensive service packages are well-suited to compete. While the procurement does not explicitly prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, entities operating on a larger scale or within existing frameworks could benefit greatly from this opportunity to expand their service footprint across multiple territories. Suppliers such as Bytes Software Services have already successfully engaged in this procurement, highlighting the potential for significant growth and collaboration through similar future tenders.

## Notice

Supply of Platform Management Quantum Azure Commercials and Monthly Advisory Reports Cloud Essentials - Commercial Optimisation Bi

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105149fc-40ad-4c21-8b8b-9e6c3982a7fd |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,345 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,737 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES (CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105149fc-40ad-4c21-8b8b-9e6c3982a7fd
- 15 May 2025 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409200f2-990f-4875-929a-ea2f238ace62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105149fc-40ad-4c21-8b8b-9e6c3982a7fd
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409200f2-990f-4875-929a-ea2f238ace62
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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