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title: "CEFAS: Provision of services for cost analysis of spend on Microsoft Azure hosting systems"
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# CEFAS: Provision of services for cost analysis of spend on Microsoft Azure hosting systems

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4382c51-b693-4de2-984f-a1429fb13eac

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buyer, securing services for the monthly cost analysis of spend on Microsoft Azure hosting systems. This tender, titled "CEFAS: Provision of services for cost analysis of spend on Microsoft Azure hosting systems," falls under the industry category of analysis services (CPV Code: 71620000). The procurement stage has progressed to Award, with a contract value of £14,000. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2021 and will conclude on 30th November 2022. This contract was awarded via a direct procurement method under a single tender action due to the low threshold amount, and the relevant delivery addresses extend to the UK and various territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the analysis services sector, particularly those capable of providing detailed cost analysis and insights into cloud hosting expenditures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement which allows direct awards. Companies with expertise in data analysis and cloud services management are encouraged to explore similar future tenders to leverage their skills and grow within the public procurement space.

## Notice

Cefas have contracted a supplier to provide services for monthly cost analysis of spend on Microsoft Azure hosting systems. This contract was a Direct Award via KCS framework number Y17038.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19c4f85-b386-4ef3-9bd4-448e91e20e48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19c4f85-b386-4ef3-9bd4-448e91e20e48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19c4f85-b386-4ef3-9bd4-448e91e20e48
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1250ae33-6615-480f-a7c1-b6ada417b8d2
  n/a

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