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title: "Microsoft Azure Managed Service, Subscription and Licensing"
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# Microsoft Azure Managed Service, Subscription and Licensing

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b9cef9b-c2f7-42f4-aa81-a2621f1b3512

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## Summary

The Insolvency Service has awarded a contract for the management, subscription, and licensing of Microsoft Azure Managed Services. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and focuses on the management of Microsoft Azure Tenancy hosting data migrated from the former Carillion datacentre. The procurement was carried out through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract starts on 27 March 2025 and will run until 26 March 2028, including an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 12 months. The services will be delivered within England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £1,781,694 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud services, particularly SMEs, as the procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. SMEs engaged in the provision of managed cloud services, subscription, and licensing solutions would be well-suited to compete and leverage similar opportunities for business growth. The awarded contract to Shaping Cloud Ltd demonstrates a successful acquisition through a well-structured procurement process, highlighting the value and potential for other SMEs looking to expand their offerings within the UK government's digital infrastructure sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The provision is for Microsoft Azure Licensing and Subscriptions and maintaining Microsoft Azure Tenancy which hosts data migrated from the former Carillion datacentre. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with option to extend for a further 12 months. Contract end date and Contract value are inclusive of extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b6f015-1d0b-4636-b149-5b257d7d2f6f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,781,694 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,781,694 |
| 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 INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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 | SHAPING CLOUD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b6f015-1d0b-4636-b149-5b257d7d2f6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b6f015-1d0b-4636-b149-5b257d7d2f6f
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a19cb7cd-1165-4e16-baa9-0a1c28640bb9

## Provenance

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