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title: "Forwarder Tier cloud-based infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e10d2a1-1b44-4cca-acaf-0cddfce3b55b"
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# Forwarder Tier cloud-based infrastructure

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e10d2a1-1b44-4cca-acaf-0cddfce3b55b

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## Summary

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE is seeking to contract for a Forwarder Tier cloud-based infrastructure, specifically a Virtual Private Cloud that connects with Splunk SaaS. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, classified under CPV code 72000000. The procurement process, which is at the Award stage, saw the tender period conclude on 14th January 2019 and the contract commenced on 1st February 2019, scheduled to run until 31st January 2021. This selective procurement method was exercised as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £80,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing cloud infrastructure solutions. Companies offering software development and support services that align with the requirements of the FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE may find it beneficial to engage in similar future tenders, as collaboration with government entities can foster long-term partnerships and further public sector engagements.

## Notice

Virtual Private Cloud infrastructure for the Forwarder Tier which connects with Splunk SaaS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500d9e39-35cc-4cdd-bce7-39cb45dd2343 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1H 2AH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500d9e39-35cc-4cdd-bce7-39cb45dd2343

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500d9e39-35cc-4cdd-bce7-39cb45dd2343
  13th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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