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title: "Express Route (Connectivity to MS Azure)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9889ebde-f247-4a30-9393-235f61b5c788"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Express Route (Connectivity to MS Azure)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9889ebde-f247-4a30-9393-235f61b5c788

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has awarded a contract titled "Express Route (Connectivity to MS Azure)" in the software and information systems industry category. This procurement process was initiated to support the long-term strategy of migrating services to a cloud computing environment. The procurement method was classified as 'Other' and the award was made on 6th August 2018. The contract period runs from 9th August 2018 to 8th August 2020, with an estimated value of £44,289. The ensuing services are to be delivered in Bristol, located in the South West region of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their capabilities in cloud services and IT solutions. Businesses with expertise in software systems installation and cloud migrations will find themselves well-placed to compete for future tenders in this area. Engaging with the Bristol City Council can provide valuable experience and potentially lead to further contracts as the council continues its commitment to enhancing its IT infrastructure.

## Notice

The long term strategy for the BCC's IT estate is to migrate services into a cloud compute environment, thereby reducing the requirement for on premise (physical) environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5790a6-1ff2-4f88-979d-d6b79f71de83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2018 - 8 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,289 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,289 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2018 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5790a6-1ff2-4f88-979d-d6b79f71de83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5790a6-1ff2-4f88-979d-d6b79f71de83
  6th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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