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title: "Cloud Infrastructure Management"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5b83090-e17f-4fd7-9d20-3a1f58afe0bf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
published: "2021-08-13"
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# Cloud Infrastructure Management

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5b83090-e17f-4fd7-9d20-3a1f58afe0bf

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has completed a public procurement process for Cloud Infrastructure Management. This tender aimed to select an IT Infrastructure Partner capable of providing support for critical IT services and offering advice on cyber security. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method and was tied to a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 9th August 2021 and will run until 8th August 2022, with the relevant procurement documentation published on 13th August 2021. The services procured fall under the category of IT services, with a total contract value of £118,600.

This contracting opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, especially those with capabilities in consulting, software development, and cyber security support. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in IT infrastructure and have experience in the public sector could find strong potential for growth through this award. The successful supplier, Little Fish (UK) Limited, demonstrates the type of expertise and service delivery expected from applicants targeting similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

IT Infrastructure Partner to provide support for its critical IT services, and to provide advice and support regarding cyber security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10908f7-4b53-45bf-87f5-d633f77800bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,600 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 4BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLE FISH (UK) LIMITED T/A LITTLEFISH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 18:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10908f7-4b53-45bf-87f5-d633f77800bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10908f7-4b53-45bf-87f5-d633f77800bf
  13th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cde463fc-c459-4c08-8ffe-43854f4f0ca9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e75d78dd-38d1-4561-91ee-0b46b8cb74a6

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