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title: "Cloud Computing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9d74e16-c585-4b53-9ce4-791e8046162f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2019-10-21"
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# Cloud Computing Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9d74e16-c585-4b53-9ce4-791e8046162f

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for Cloud Computing Services, which aims to establish a framework for cloud-enabled IT services. This procurement falls within the software and information systems industry category and is located in Manchester, North West England. The tender period concludes on 21 November 2019, with the contract duration set to begin on 10 March 2020 and run until 9 March 2024. The estimated value of this contract ranges from £20 million to £50 million and it follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its value being above the specified threshold.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for enterprises specialising in cloud computing solutions, including cloud hosting, computing, storage services, and IT consulting. Businesses with capabilities in developing and managing cloud technologies and offering related professional services, such as training and technical support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the University of Manchester seeks to enhance its IT service offerings through this framework, vendors that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in cloud services stand to benefit considerably from this initiative.

## Notice

The University is seeking to establish a Framework to allow procurement of Cloud-enabled IT services including, but not limited to, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Compute Services, Cloud Network Services, Cloud Storage Services, other Cloud Technologies, Marketplaces for PaaS & SaaS services and Cloud-related Consulting services such as training, professional services and managed services as well as technical support. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d9d638-a8ae-4492-a7e1-e6479be78107 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 9 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 13:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d9d638-a8ae-4492-a7e1-e6479be78107
- 21 Oct 2019 at 12:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d9d638-a8ae-4492-a7e1-e6479be78107
- 21 Oct 2019 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d9d638-a8ae-4492-a7e1-e6479be78107

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d9d638-a8ae-4492-a7e1-e6479be78107
  21st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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