---
title: "DfE Microsoft Azure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67a3e309-37f1-4336-96c8-d1642b932987"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-09-21"
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# DfE Microsoft Azure

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67a3e309-37f1-4336-96c8-d1642b932987

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently concluded a procurement process for the "DfE Microsoft Azure" project, aimed at providing Microsoft Azure services and a management platform for the software. This procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and has a total contract value of £45,450,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period officially closed on 6th May 2020, with the contract period running from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2024, covering delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions and cloud services. Firms with experience in providing Microsoft Azure-related technology, as well as those skilled in software management platforms, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Collaboration with large suppliers, like Bytes Software Services Limited, could also enhance prospects for smaller organisations aiming to engage in public procurement within the education sector.

## Notice

The notice is for the provision of Microsoft Azure and a management platform for the software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09e0699-0466-4886-8052-9e20cc9c490c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,450,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09e0699-0466-4886-8052-9e20cc9c490c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09e0699-0466-4886-8052-9e20cc9c490c
  21st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaf0027c-2e05-4375-b6cd-d95d5e02918f
  n/a

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