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title: "Specialist Cloud Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7de6000a-0967-4ae1-8f4e-7ce8b25ee69f"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Specialist Cloud Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7de6000a-0967-4ae1-8f4e-7ce8b25ee69f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Specialist Cloud Services" is managed by the Department for Education, located in Manchester, England. This tender, related to IT services, was completed and involves consultancy focused on cyber security planning, security architecture, and risk management. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £851,000. The tender period concluded on 12th June 2015, and the contract was active from 27th July 2015 until 26th July 2017.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services and cyber security. Businesses that can provide robust cyber security strategies, risk management services, and innovative IT consulting solutions may find significant growth potential by competing for similar contracts. Engaging with public sector tenders like this one allows these businesses to establish a foothold in government-related projects, thereby enhancing their visibility and reputation in the marketplace.

## Notice

Lot 4 Specialist Cloud Services: Business oriented, cyber security planning and strategy, security architecture and design, risk management and security accreditation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab0c371-41e5-4b7a-b000-88a264fc8fbd |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2015 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2015 - 26 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £851,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| 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 | 6POINT6 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 11:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab0c371-41e5-4b7a-b000-88a264fc8fbd
- 15 Feb 2017 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab0c371-41e5-4b7a-b000-88a264fc8fbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab0c371-41e5-4b7a-b000-88a264fc8fbd
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8ece48d4-9915-4dfe-8699-a220c39e664d
  Contract

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