Tender

Remote Backup For Schools and Academies

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Oct 2018 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2018 at 13:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Remote Backup For Schools and Academies." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and aims to enhance data backup services for 273 schools in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 16th October 2018 and the contract commencement date scheduled for 1st November 2018. The contract terms are annual, allowing for renewals for a duration of up to three years, with a total estimated contract value of £110,000, and a minimum value of £66,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support. Companies that can provide secure, scalable, and value-for-money backup solutions will find this opportunity advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender is suitable for them, which could potentially lead to an expanding customer base among educational institutions in Leicestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote Backup For Schools and Academies

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (LCC) via Leicestershire Traded Services - LEAMIS delivers a data backup service for schools within Leicestershire and the surrounding areas. Currently 273 schools use this service. The contracts for the existing software and hardware expire in October 2018. LEAMIS aims to expand the existing service either by contracting with more schools or by increasing the amount of data backed up at each school. LEAMIS are looking for a solution to mirror/upgrade their current offering to schools giving best value for money, giving the highest-level security and keeping to the latest standards. The solution is required to be in place for 1st November 2018. The term of the contract is annual, which can be renewed on an annual basis for a total period of three years. The renewal date for the contract will be 31st October. The contract term will commence from Go Live date. DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45153ea6-8587-41db-9c5d-9cf730255ab3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 1 Nov 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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