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title: "Virtual F5 Consultancy Support"
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# Virtual F5 Consultancy Support

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9e345de-601e-4851-b8d2-4bd78e3fcd19

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## Summary

OFSTED is seeking consultancy support through its procurement process titled "Virtual F5 Consultancy Support", classified under the industry category of Systems and Technical Consultancy Services. This contract, valued at £34,311.92, will facilitate a design workshop, assist with the deployment of BIG-IP VE in Azure, and help in migrating configurations. The contract period runs from 1st January 2022 to 31st March 2022, while the tender process is complete, having concluded on 6th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consultancy and cloud solutions, particularly those that can provide support for enterprise-level software and services. Businesses with expertise in F5 technologies, cloud migration, or those who can offer comprehensive IT consultancy services will be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the procurement method, a selective call-off from a framework agreement, allows for focused engagement with qualified suppliers, thereby enhancing the prospects for relevant businesses to showcase their capabilities.

## Notice

Call Off from Health Trust Europe (HTE)Framework Agreement. Lot - IT Hardware; Enterprise Level Solutions, Operating Software, Associated Products, Services and Support This contract is for the provision of F5 Professional Services consultancy support to facilitate a Design workshop, provide design options and assist with the Deployment of BIG-IP VE in Azure, migrate configuration from existing appliances to BIG-IP VEs in Azure, assist with service cutover, and provide operational handover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabd9a82-7790-42f5-a475-c44b3aedc93e |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,311 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,311 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7BR |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabd9a82-7790-42f5-a475-c44b3aedc93e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabd9a82-7790-42f5-a475-c44b3aedc93e
  6th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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