Award

2734/MH

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

04 Feb 2021 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for additional data storage services under a selective method via a direct award from the NHS SBS DWS Framework Agreement. The tender, titled "2734/MH", was awarded to Proact IT (UK) Limited, with a contract value of £1,100,000. The agreement is set to begin on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2025. This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on data storage services, and is located in Sheffield, specifically within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their service offerings in the data management and IT sectors. Companies specialising in data storage solutions, cloud services, and IT infrastructure would find this procurement process well-aligned with their capabilities, enhancing their chances of engaging with large institutional buyers like universities.

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Notice Title

2734/MH

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to provide additional backup services for it's data. Proact are currently contracted to provide hardware and maintenance of, for onsite data storage. Proact will now be used as a co-location provider for additional storage requirements. A direct award was performed under the NHS SBS DWS Framework Agreement as is permitted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-117ff43f-f1fa-422e-a8e2-5b011b01f4c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254fee49-7548-4e21-a9d2-01638e21740c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACT IT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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