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title: "Cloud Hosting Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-772ac283-bb17-4a46-987e-426d89df9d11"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2020-03-24"
---

# Cloud Hosting Services

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-772ac283-bb17-4a46-987e-426d89df9d11

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## Summary

The procurement process is focused on the provision of Cloud Hosting Services by Ofsted, located in Manchester, England. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 11 Framework Agreement, with a total value of £50,000. The contract period commenced on 5th February 2020 and is set to conclude on 4th March 2021. The tender was published for transparency after its completion, and it involved IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those experienced in cloud hosting and AWS subscription services. Companies capable of delivering consulting, software development, and robust support systems would find themselves well-placed to compete in similar future contracts. The climate of public procurement encourages innovative solutions and technical expertise, thereby offering a platform for business growth in the tech-driven market.

## 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 11 Framework Agreement (RM1557.11). This Contract is for the provision of cloud hosting and associated services to provide a range of AWS subscription services to Ofsted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18df295-e737-4fa6-835f-a90f66149e5a |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2020 - 4 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SARL UK BRANCH |

## 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 Mar 2020 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18df295-e737-4fa6-835f-a90f66149e5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18df295-e737-4fa6-835f-a90f66149e5a
  24th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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