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title: "G-Cloud 11 Call-Off Contract - Infrastructure Support - Onsite Microsoft Azure Support Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# G-Cloud 11 Call-Off Contract - Infrastructure Support - Onsite Microsoft Azure Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de70de12-f2dd-4c8d-b677-726164b42084

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has initiated a tender for a G-Cloud 11 Call-Off Contract titled "Infrastructure Support - Onsite Microsoft Azure Support Services." This project falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method is selective, and it was facilitated through a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28 October 2019, with the contract period lasting from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2020. The total value of the contract is £3.5 million, with delivery locations encompassing the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services, particularly for SMEs that specialise in IT support and cloud services. Companies that can provide onsite support or augment existing teams would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in Microsoft Azure. This contract can enhance their portfolio and increase visibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts with the education sector and beyond.

## Notice

Provide a range of on-site support services, designed to either augment existing teams or dedicated teams or to provide dedicated resources taking full responsibility for service scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e58e5d-5060-4a5d-a86e-b4d0b5d2eefe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOL-TEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2020 at 11:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e58e5d-5060-4a5d-a86e-b4d0b5d2eefe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e58e5d-5060-4a5d-a86e-b4d0b5d2eefe
  23rd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30aa9562-33b2-4518-877f-84441017676a

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