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title: "Cloud Connection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b37f6feb-134b-45c2-a8e3-2a9f2ad31b50"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2017-08-16"
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# Cloud Connection

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b37f6feb-134b-45c2-a8e3-2a9f2ad31b50

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cloud Connection" was conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, focusing on the industry category of Information Technology Services, specifically through a direct award from the RM1045 Network Services Framework. The tender was completed with a contract value of £50,400 and covered a contract period from 24th October 2016 to 23rd October 2019. The contract was delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement method employed was a direct award, reflecting an expedited procurement stage, with the tender period concluding on 23rd October 2016.

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with the public sector, particularly those specialising in cloud services and information technology solutions. Businesses with expertise in network services and cloud technology would be particularly competitive, as they can leverage their experience to fulfill similar contracts and expand their portfolios in public procurement. The successful supplier, hSo, is a large-scale operator, indicating that the market is conducive to collaboration between SMEs and larger companies to meet the specific needs of government contracts.

## Notice

Direct Award from RM1045 Network Services Framework -Cloud Connection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d7c0d2-a1b9-432c-96cb-7413b7efe651 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2016 - 23 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,400 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 18:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d7c0d2-a1b9-432c-96cb-7413b7efe651
- 16 Aug 2017 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d7c0d2-a1b9-432c-96cb-7413b7efe651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d7c0d2-a1b9-432c-96cb-7413b7efe651
  16th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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