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title: "Microsoft Azure Storage Commitment"
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# Microsoft Azure Storage Commitment

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af5eabc6-9d6f-4ccf-bdcf-be6d1b00f818

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) seeking suppliers for the "Microsoft Azure Storage Commitment," a contract valued at £542,000 for data management services. The tender was completed on 1st January 2021, with a contract period extending until 31st December 2023, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This open procedure was initiated as a tender and is now in the award stage as the contract has been formally granted to the supplier, Cdw.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in data management and cloud storage solutions. Companies with the capacity to provide similar services and those attuned to the objectives of Ofqual will find this contract an excellent avenue for growth. Engaging with such contracts not only fosters business expansion but also builds reputation in the governmental sector.

## Notice

Annual Microsoft Azure Storage Commitment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ef4ecb-f94c-4ef3-8bea-5fe158f33ce4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £542,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £542,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ef4ecb-f94c-4ef3-8bea-5fe158f33ce4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ef4ecb-f94c-4ef3-8bea-5fe158f33ce4
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR161756
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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