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title: "Cloud Direct Connection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78f6cf27-5f7a-49f6-9faa-f2d384e17e3e"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2017-08-16"
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# Cloud Direct Connection

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78f6cf27-5f7a-49f6-9faa-f2d384e17e3e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs, which has issued a direct award for the tender titled "Cloud Direct Connection." This contract falls under the information technology services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 12 October 2016, with the contract spanning from 13 October 2016 to 12 October 2019. The total contract value is £15,120, and it has been formally awarded to the supplier hSo.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in cloud services and network solutions. Companies that can offer similar technology services may find this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities, especially given the direct award nature, which streamlines the competition, allowing capable SMEs to engage with established government entities.

## Notice

Direct Award from RM1045 Network Services Framework - Cloud Direct Connection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34021558-6b68-4a5f-95dd-ce07f0e31ccc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2016 - 12 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,120 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 18:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34021558-6b68-4a5f-95dd-ce07f0e31ccc
- 16 Aug 2017 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34021558-6b68-4a5f-95dd-ce07f0e31ccc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34021558-6b68-4a5f-95dd-ce07f0e31ccc
  16th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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