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title: "Enterprise Virtual Data Centre (eVDC)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7694e394-f7d0-463d-a718-7d54c3f78f43"
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# Enterprise Virtual Data Centre (eVDC)

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7694e394-f7d0-463d-a718-7d54c3f78f43

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Enterprise Virtual Data Centre (eVDC)" was initiated by the Cabinet Office, focusing on the provision of a cloud service platform based on VMware Virtualisation technology. This contract falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems," with a total value of £623,347.66. The procurement method used was selective, taking the form of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021. The tender submission period ended on 19th November 2020, and the contract is located in London, with the delivery addresses in the postal code area SW1H 0TL.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses in the technology sector, specifically those specialising in cloud computing, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and virtualisation. With the Cabinet Office seeking solutions that deliver high availability through dual data centres, companies that can demonstrate expertise in these areas stand to benefit significantly. Participation in this tender can help companies establish strong relationships with a key government buyer and expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The eVDC is a solution for IaaS based upon the VMWare Virtualization platform. It is a cloud service platform across dual data centres that offers optimum levels of availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb79923e-28ec-45ed-90ea-f3068cc59424 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £623,347 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £623,347 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2020 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb79923e-28ec-45ed-90ea-f3068cc59424

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb79923e-28ec-45ed-90ea-f3068cc59424
  22nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83831652-e5f9-4a07-b257-0de7c15a8d09
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hkgEGsKLpnJdjVdXB0N2ir_bAYNMzMt6/view?usp=sharing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1ca2c203-6059-4d16-90d5-703758635a6f

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