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title: "Skype for Business Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69084ac2-f098-4fc1-9b96-e2339f922a7c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2018-12-24"
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# Skype for Business Service

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69084ac2-f098-4fc1-9b96-e2339f922a7c

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## Summary

OFSTED has completed the procurement process for the "Skype for Business Service" under the Call-Off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement (RM1557.10). The contract, valued at £564,000, is classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support and is part of the services category. The contract period commenced on 13th December 2018 and will extend until 12th December 2020. Although the tender process has concluded, it is essential to note that this contract was awarded on 8th November 2018 for transparency purposes.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in IT services and cloud software solutions. Firms that offer innovative communication technologies or support services related to Skype or similar platforms may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. The competitive procurement method utilised indicates that businesses with experience on framework agreements could have an advantage in accessing similar contracts.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement (RM1557.10). This Contract is for the provision of Services under Lot 2 Cloud Software for the provision of a Skype for Business Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8876e1b-8518-4c12-9456-ccea85de497d |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2018 - 12 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £564,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £564,000 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2018 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8876e1b-8518-4c12-9456-ccea85de497d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8876e1b-8518-4c12-9456-ccea85de497d
  24th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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