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title: "Provision of Microsoft Cloud Azure Hosting Services"
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# Provision of Microsoft Cloud Azure Hosting Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a2ae23e-42b7-40f3-bb19-823bf7b5f91e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Cloud Azure Hosting Services, as part of a framework call-off contract valued at £80,000. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract having commenced on 16th May 2025 and set to conclude on 15th May 2026. The procurement method adopted was selective, using a framework agreement, specifically targeting the IT services industry within the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. Key elements of the tender included suitability for SMEs and a focus on consulting, software development, and internet and support services.

This awarded tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in IT services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) focussed on cloud hosting and related IT services are well-suited to participate in similar frameworks in the future. Engaging in such government contracts can enhance a company's credibility and portfolio, enabling them to gain a foothold in public sector procurement and expand their service offerings in strategic geographical regions. Warp Technologies Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been engaged for this contract, reflecting the broad scope of opportunities for seasoned IT firms with the capacity to meet public sector demands.

## Notice

This notice is to announce the award of the framework call off contract 712892450 for Microsoft Azure Hosting Services, This notice publishes the contract for transparency. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI ACT 2000 Part 2. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6a7e0d-a459-4466-abc0-da9f9a23f0d8 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARP TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6a7e0d-a459-4466-abc0-da9f9a23f0d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6a7e0d-a459-4466-abc0-da9f9a23f0d8
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adc59f82-ad45-4c5e-a3c9-f9cff65cc6fc
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