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title: "Cloud Connectivity (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Cloud Connectivity (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c419d8fe-1746-41ac-a9ee-800cf63350fd

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for a service titled "Cloud Connectivity". This project, classified under the CPV code for platform interconnectivity software, was executed with a total contract value of £48,000. The procurement method used was selective, where the contract was awarded through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contracting period commenced on 10 February 2017 and concluded on 9 February 2018. This contract was officially awarded on 10 March 2017, with the award notice published for transparency on 18 April 2018. The primary location for this procurement is Leeds, England, identified by the postal code LS2 7UA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cloud services and interconnectivity, particularly those specialising in technology solutions that support cloud infrastructure. Companies with the capability to deliver platform interconnectivity services would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes. While this particular contract was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, understanding the criteria and method of procurement may benefit larger firms seeking to engage with government contracts in the tech sector.

## Notice

Physical connection to the Cloud hosting providers (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31006800-25ed-472e-9a7f-5bc357861047 |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2017 - 9 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUINIX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 14:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31006800-25ed-472e-9a7f-5bc357861047

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31006800-25ed-472e-9a7f-5bc357861047
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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