Provision of Cloud Hosting Services to the Department for Education
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Cloud Hosting Services to the Department for Education
Awarded 31 Jul 2024
Awarded31 Jul 2024
Value£64,568,541.49
SupplierBytes Software Services Ltd
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryIT & Software
Expires in 1y 9mo4y term, 56% elapsed
Awarded 31 July 2024Expires 30 July 2028
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to Bytes Software Services Ltd for the provision of Cloud Hosting Services and Associated Support.
The contract enables DfE to access Microsoft Azure products through a Server and Cloud Enrolment (SCE) Enterprise Agreement, with a Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment.
The contract was awarded via a further competition under the Crown Commercial Service TePAS 2 Framework (RM6098), Lot 3: Software.
The contract value was AUD 64,568,541.49 and includes an optional 1-year extension period.
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