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title: "Purchase cloud-based computing services such as hosting, software and cloud support, including many off-the-shelf, pay-as-you-go cloud solutions."
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# Purchase cloud-based computing services such as hosting, software and cloud support, including many off-the-shelf, pay-as-you-go cloud solutions.

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73d398da-298e-4b2e-8827-7aeff027a9b2

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully completed a procurement process for cloud-based computing services, which encompasses hosting, software, and cloud support solutions. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Computer support services with a total contract value of £42,716.50. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 7th October 2021 and the contract commencing on 8th October 2021, set to conclude on 4th August 2022. The delivery address for the services is located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and support service sectors, particularly those specialising in cloud solutions and digital services. Businesses with capabilities in delivering pay-as-you-go cloud services and those experienced in governmental procurement processes would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders, given the ongoing demand for innovative cloud-based computing resources within public sector organisations.

## Notice

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12 Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb14376b-6546-49aa-b0cf-4e8eda4171d2 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 4 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,716 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,716 |
| 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 | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVWORX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb14376b-6546-49aa-b0cf-4e8eda4171d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb14376b-6546-49aa-b0cf-4e8eda4171d2
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12Additionalinformation:N/A

## Provenance

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