--- title: "Halton Housing Cloud Solutions Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6b505fb-09bb-40d1-b35a-28226a7f4073" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6b505fb-09bb-40d1-b35a-28226a7f4073" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6b505fb-09bb-40d1-b35a-28226a7f4073.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6b505fb-09bb-40d1-b35a-28226a7f4073.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CIRRUS PURCHASING" published: "2022-07-20" --- # Halton Housing Cloud Solutions Provider Buyer: CIRRUS PURCHASING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6b505fb-09bb-40d1-b35a-28226a7f4073 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6b505fb-09bb-40d1-b35a-28226a7f4073) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6b505fb-09bb-40d1-b35a-28226a7f4073.json) ## Summary Halton Housing is currently inviting tenders for the role of Azure Cloud Solutions Provider, focusing on enhancing their cloud infrastructure following recent migrations to Microsoft Azure. The procurement process is classified under the IT services sector, with a total contract value of £360,000 set to commence on 20th September 2022 and run for three years, concluding on 19th September 2025. The tender period will close on 22nd August 2022. This opportunity is managed by Cirrus Purchasing, located in Warrington, Cheshire, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in cloud solutions and proactive account management. Companies that can offer cost optimisation and best practice guidance in Azure services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given that Halton Housing aims to reduce their cloud usage over the contract's duration, there is a potential for innovative service offerings and sustainable cost solutions, making this an attractive contract for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector. ## Notice Halton Housing is seeking tenders for an Azure Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP). HH have migrated all infrastructure into Microsoft Azure in the past 12-18 months, resulting in a significant rise in consumption. HH have also recently moved from Azure Legacy onto Azure Plan. Moving forward, HH would like to work with a CSP who will engage on a regular basis, offering proactive account management, cost optimisation advice and best practice guidance around developments in the Azure world. The outcome of the tender process will be a 3-year contract expected to commence from September 2022. The contract will be awarded to 1 service provider. HH spend approximately PS10,000 (excluding VAT) per month on their current service, however the intention is to reduce Cloud usage over the 3-year term of this contract to around half of current levels. Additional information: Please apply via our In-tend portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/Home. Please see the tender documents available from this link for additional information on the services required and the tender evaluation criteria. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a95f6aef-4c8e-4644-aeb4-1510ef026cf5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2022 - 19 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | 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 | CIRRUS PURCHASING | | Locality | CHESHIRE | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA8 0TD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Halton View | | Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 20 Jul 2022 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a95f6aef-4c8e-4644-aeb4-1510ef026cf5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a95f6aef-4c8e-4644-aeb4-1510ef026cf5 20th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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