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title: "Azure Cloud Licenses"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-09-17"
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# Azure Cloud Licenses

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9258ff58-bc09-44af-a267-b3d02cb4da68

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Azure Cloud Licences" in the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The tender, identified by "05965-2024," revolves around fulfilling the requirement for Azure Cloud units, which are necessary for supporting the programme delivery for Midlands Connect. This selective procurement, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, had its contract period starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 31st May 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 27th May 2024, with Midlands Connect aiming to finalise the award by 28th June 2024. The total value of the contract is £280,000, and it covers delivery within the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cloud computing solutions, IT services, and software management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity especially beneficial due to the specific suitability requirements. Phoenix Software, a large enterprise, has been awarded this contract, providing a chance for potential subcontracting or partnership opportunities with similar projects. Leveraging such contracts can significantly amplify a business's profile in the region and within the tech industry.

## Notice

Midlands Connect (MC) requires Azure Cloud units to support the delivery of their programme. Azure is a cloud computing platform developed by Microsoft that offer access, management, and the development of applications and services through global data centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b32591d-ab92-4167-8fde-46a4a32dd000 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b32591d-ab92-4167-8fde-46a4a32dd000

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b32591d-ab92-4167-8fde-46a4a32dd000
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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