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title: "Renewal of Azure Manages Support Services (2026/27)"
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# Renewal of Azure Manages Support Services (2026/27)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2cfa446-a188-4cb8-938d-47aa8f13de12

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the renewal of Azure Managed Support Services for the period of 2026/27, as part of the public procurement process. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, specifically managed via the G-Cloud 14 framework, and is located in Exeter, England, with the postal code EX1 3PB. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to CGI IT UK LIMITED and is valued at £489,428 GBP. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the official award date being 27th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT services and cloud technology support. Large-scale organisations with expertise in managing cloud operations are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Although the current tender is awarded, businesses working within or aiming to enter the repair and maintenance sector of IT services might explore similar future opportunities through public procurement processes with the Met Office or similar organisations. Understanding the framework agreements, such as G-Cloud, and maintaining excellence in service delivery will be crucial for success in such procurements.

## Notice

Renewal of Azure CloudOps Service via G-Cloud 14 for a total period of one (1) year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44679172-fbe9-4029-b750-5e50d4f17fc6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £978,856 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £489,428 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44679172-fbe9-4029-b750-5e50d4f17fc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44679172-fbe9-4029-b750-5e50d4f17fc6
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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