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title: "IT24 GCloud9 VPN Replacement"
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# IT24 GCloud9 VPN Replacement

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db0d5cb0-1a3b-4227-8227-1faac77cad57

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is currently managing the procurement process titled "IT24 GCloud9 VPN Replacement," aimed at enhancing their IT services, specifically in the category of consulting, software development, and Internet support, with a contract value of £70,170. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been awarded on 9th February 2021, with the contract commencing on that date and ending on 31st March 2021. The delivery addresses for the service cover various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT consulting and software development. Companies that can provide innovative remote access solutions and are proficient in transitioning to cloud-based infrastructures will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with this project could pave the way for businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector and expand their client portfolios.

## Notice

his work package proposal is in response to a recommendation formed jointly between the FSA and CoreAzure, to replace the current VPN remote access solution with a WVD-based capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b00c18-e1d1-4922-9139-f4f0fc0f2556 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,170 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,170 |
| 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 | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b00c18-e1d1-4922-9139-f4f0fc0f2556

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b00c18-e1d1-4922-9139-f4f0fc0f2556
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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