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title: "SoftwareONE - AzureSimple Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75aba1c5-ddb6-4d82-a5ce-012ad4aa3a09"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED"
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# SoftwareONE - AzureSimple Framework

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75aba1c5-ddb6-4d82-a5ce-012ad4aa3a09

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## Summary

Historic England Limited, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement for the SoftwareONE - AzureSimple Framework, focusing on the provision of Azure and associated support services. This tender falls under the industry category of web server software packages, with additional focus areas including database and operating software packages and information systems and servers. The selective procurement method was used, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 21 April 2023 to 20 April 2025, with the contract valued at £2,460,000. Key dates include the tender end date of 20 April 2023 and the award publication date of 18 May 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in cloud services, software, and IT support, to collaborate with government organisations. Businesses providing web server solutions, database management systems, and IT infrastructure services would be well-suited to compete. The selection of SoftwareONE UK Limited, an SME, as the supplier highlights the potential for smaller enterprises to secure substantial public contracts, fostering growth and increased market presence in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Azure and associated support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ff64b7-a005-4fcd-88c4-c5d2b2eb98f3 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,460,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,460,000 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ff64b7-a005-4fcd-88c4-c5d2b2eb98f3
- 18 May 2023 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ff64b7-a005-4fcd-88c4-c5d2b2eb98f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ff64b7-a005-4fcd-88c4-c5d2b2eb98f3
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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