---
title: "Cloud Credits & Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aae18e97-cd13-4bc4-bbf6-14ac4e070a42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-06-17"
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# Cloud Credits & Support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aae18e97-cd13-4bc4-bbf6-14ac4e070a42

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cloud Credits & Support" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in England, focusing on network infrastructure services. This tender was initiated as a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 5 March 2021, with a contract value of £700,000, and the resulting contract period spans from 8 March 2021 to 7 March 2023. The successful award, valued at £1,400,000, was published on 16 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their market reach within the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in cloud infrastructure. Businesses capable of providing network infrastructure solutions would benefit from competing for this contract, as it not only enhances their visibility but also positions them for future engagements within similar public procurement processes.

## Notice

Cloud Credits & Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231a9256-4008-443b-8e61-e0a20d1ff1cc |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 7 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATEGIC BLUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 15:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231a9256-4008-443b-8e61-e0a20d1ff1cc
- 16 Mar 2021 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231a9256-4008-443b-8e61-e0a20d1ff1cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231a9256-4008-443b-8e61-e0a20d1ff1cc
  17th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d8e4a8f-09d4-4423-9acf-35691fbdc45c
  n/a

## Provenance

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