Microsoft Cloud Services Provider and Support Services

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06c615Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

08 Jul 2026

Description

FSCS is seeking to procure a partner to provide Microsoft Azure subscription services under a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) agreement, together with proactive Azure managed services and Cloud Operations support to augment the internal team through a co-managed operating model. The contract will provide Azure subscription management, 24x7 operational support, Azure platform governance, monitoring and operational support for Azure-connected infrastructure, FinOps, platform security, technical advisory services, and continual service improvement to deliver a secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost effective Azure environment. The majority of FSCS's critical business systems are hosted in Microsoft Azure. The successful partner will support the ongoing operation, governance, security, resilience, and cost optimisation of the Azure platform and Azure-connected infrastructure, working collaboratively with FSCS, Microsoft, and other technology partners to maintain a reliable and efficient cloud service. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Software-package-and-information-systems./7233ES2BB8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7233ES2BB8

Scope

Reference
FSCS 571
Total value
£13,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
08 Jan 2027 to 07 Jan 2030
Possible extension to 07 Jan 2033

The extension are to be taken in 12 month renewals

Main category
services
CPV classifications
48000000
72222300
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Total Qualityquality70.00%
Commercialprice30.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Legal and financial conditions of participation are set out in the PSQ which can be obtained via the Portal on registration to express interest.

The conditions of participation are set out in the PSQ which can be obtained via the Portal on registration to express interest.

Submission & procedure

Submission address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure