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title: "Cloud Hosting (Microsoft Azure) - 2-Month Short Term Extension - June & July 2024"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Cloud Hosting (Microsoft Azure) - 2-Month Short Term Extension - June & July 2024

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e96ca128-b332-4677-ad32-e5ab6e3ea7bb

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a £3.2 million contract to Bytes Software Services Limited for a short-term extension to its Microsoft Azure cloud services. This procurement was conducted through the CCS TePAS 2 Framework and covers cloud hosting charges for June and July 2024. The contract period is from June 1st to July 31st, 2024, with a procurement stage of "Award" and a tender deadline of May 31st, 2024. The procurement method used was selective procurement by calling off from a framework agreement in the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support, to compete for contracts with the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Companies interested in providing cloud hosting services and associated support within the public sector should consider exploring opportunities within the CCS TePAS 2 Framework for potential growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Short term 2-Month extension to DfE's Microsoft Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) licensing agreement transacted through the CCS TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098) to cover DfE's Azure consumption charges for June and July 2024, providing a continuity of service. A standalone procurement is currently being conducted via the CCS TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098) to source a replacement contract for Cloud Hosting Services and associated support, with this contract due to commence on 1st August 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff7d555-09e5-4518-a3ac-8a6ab3e541d4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff7d555-09e5-4518-a3ac-8a6ab3e541d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff7d555-09e5-4518-a3ac-8a6ab3e541d4
  10th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89d13959-358e-4ec9-93b5-acaa969c1f31
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