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title: "Microsoft Azure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c892faf3-2ce2-46cc-ac15-9f74ee45725b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2018-05-08"
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# Microsoft Azure

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c892faf3-2ce2-46cc-ac15-9f74ee45725b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, sought a reseller for Microsoft Azure Cloud services to fulfil a nine-month requirement. This contract falls under the category of computer-related services, with a total value of £288,000. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2018. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 26th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in cloud computing and IT services, to partner with a key healthcare organisation. Companies with expertise in providing Azure-based solutions or similar cloud services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. The successful supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, illustrates the potential for SMEs to engage in contracts with substantial public sector buyers like NHSBT.

## Notice

NHSBT currently host applications and data in the Microsoft Azure Cloud for a number of business areas utilising IaaS, PaaS & SaaS. NHSBT require a reseller for Azure Cloud compute, storage and other services available from Microsoft to cover a 9 month requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e66bc4b-34a1-4685-879a-9b56d58a191a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £288,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £288,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD24 4QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Tudor |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e66bc4b-34a1-4685-879a-9b56d58a191a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e66bc4b-34a1-4685-879a-9b56d58a191a
  8th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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