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title: "VIVID Cloud Transition and Managed Service"
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buyer: "VIVID"
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# VIVID Cloud Transition and Managed Service

Buyer: VIVID  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d868312-cf99-4423-ab2a-f136091889d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "VIVID Cloud Transition and Managed Service" involves the transition of VIVID's on-premise workloads to Azure, along with the provision of ongoing managed services. The buying organisation, VIVID, situated in Portsmouth, England, is overseeing this transition. The contract, in the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, is valued at £960,000. It has reached the award stage with Softcat plc as the supplier. The contract period is from 7th March 2025 to 6th March 2028, with the tender process concluding on 7th August 2024. This procurement is deemed suitable for SMEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in IT services, especially those specialising in cloud transitions and managed services. The awarded contract to Softcat plc, a large company, indicates that substantial expertise and resources are critical for success. However, the procurement process is tailored for smaller enterprises (SMEs), suggesting an opportunity for niche IT firms to showcase their capabilities. Companies experienced in cloud technology, consulting, and IT support could find this tender particularly beneficial for long-term business growth and expansion.

## Notice

The transition of VIVID's on-premise workloads to Azure and the provision of ongoing managed services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f60ee804-e610-4e18-ad2c-6a49e3be5926 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £960,000 |
| 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 | VIVID |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f60ee804-e610-4e18-ad2c-6a49e3be5926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f60ee804-e610-4e18-ad2c-6a49e3be5926
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vividhomes.co.uk

## Provenance

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