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title: "RM 6098 - Lot 3 - Azure Cloud Hosting Services [PCR 2015]"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-884a6ab2-e5db-41a0-b20e-d48d317a7b3f"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED"
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# RM 6098 - Lot 3 - Azure Cloud Hosting Services [PCR 2015]

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-884a6ab2-e5db-41a0-b20e-d48d317a7b3f

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## Summary

Historic England Limited has completed the procurement process for its Azure Cloud Hosting Services under the framework agreement RM 6098 - Lot 3. This selective procurement, classified under 'Software package and information systems', is based in Swindon, England, with the contract awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The award status was active as of 1 August 2025, and the contract period is scheduled from 17 September 2025 to 16 September 2030. The total value of the award is £7,000,000 GBP, indicating a substantial investment into technological services for the buyer's activities.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for established companies in the software and information systems sector. The scale of investment and long contract period offer stability and potential for revenue growth. Businesses that specialise in cloud infrastructure services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, would find this contract appealing due to its scope and financial value. Additionally, procurement processes like this encourage competitive engagement within the technological services industry, paving the way for innovation and service improvement.

## Notice

Call-Off from Crown Commercial Framework RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 3 Software, for Azure Cloud Hosting Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc2ff4e-762f-4a3d-9f3d-c1c5ddc5333f |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc2ff4e-762f-4a3d-9f3d-c1c5ddc5333f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc2ff4e-762f-4a3d-9f3d-c1c5ddc5333f
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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