---
title: "G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 3 - Cloud Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ddd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX CARES LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 3 - Cloud Support

Buyer: ESSEX CARES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ddd

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## Summary

Essex Cares Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Chelmsford, has completed the procurement process for the "G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 3 - Cloud Support," focusing on cloud support services such as cloud migration, set-up, security services, and ongoing support. The award for this contract was made on 4th August 2025, and the contract runs until the 31st December 2025. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, specifically tailored for below-threshold procurement. This contract falls within the services category and is geographically targeted at the region of UKH3.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses that specialise in cloud services and IT support. Companies with expertise in cloud technology and systems migration would find this contract particularly beneficial in showcasing their capabilities and expanding their service portfolio. As the opportunity was provided through limited competition, it also indicates a selective process where companies with niche expertise in cloud services were best suited to compete. Businesses aiming to engage in governmental contracts or those looking to strengthen their reputation in public sector procurement could gain significant advantages from such engagements.

## Notice

Cloud Support - Offers services to help set up and maintain cloud software or hosting services. * cloud migration planning * set up and migration * security services * quality assurance and performance testing * training * ongoing support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051302-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,940 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX CARES LIMITED |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORGE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051302-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051302-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4604

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ecl.org/
- http://www.forge-technologies.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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