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title: "DfE Microsoft Azure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d759f8e4-fd93-4807-ab45-d589f3536f55"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2023-01-10"
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# DfE Microsoft Azure

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d759f8e4-fd93-4807-ab45-d589f3536f55

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Azure and a management platform for the software. The contract, with a total value of £68,175,000 GBP, was awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on May 6, 2020. The location for the delivery includes various countries such as the United Kingdom, European countries, and others.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses operating in the IT software package industry to compete for providing Microsoft Azure services. Businesses that specialize in IT software packages and have the capability to deliver across multiple countries would be well-suited to pursue this contract. The Department for Education's initiative presents a substantial business opportunity for potential suppliers to engage in a long-term contractual relationship, catering to the needs of their IT procurement requirements.

## Notice

The notice is for the provision of Microsoft Azure and a management platform for the software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efee0147-7c9b-4b28-b826-b1f6f83aef9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,175,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2023 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efee0147-7c9b-4b28-b826-b1f6f83aef9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efee0147-7c9b-4b28-b826-b1f6f83aef9a
  10th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4a17860-8095-4e07-a7d6-d23d7d358fa0
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