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Rehosting Partner for Stanage Data Centre

University of Sheffield

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07 Apr 2025 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a selective procurement process to identify a suitable partner for rehosting its Stanage Data Centre. This tender, part of the NHSSBS Digital Workplace Services Framework Agreement, covers the provision of reliable and expanded data storage and computer facilities management services (CPV: 72317000, 72514000). The procurement, valued at £2,939,429.59, has been awarded to Softcat PLC, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 1st June 2028. The procurement was specifically aimed at the services category and entailed a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date of 27th March 2025 and the contract start date of 1st April 2025, with services to be provided in the North West region of England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and data management sectors to align with prestigious clients like the University of Sheffield and leverage long-term contracts to build a robust portfolio. The procurement is particularly suitable for large companies and those classified as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). By participating in similarly structured tenders, businesses can not only foster growth but also enhance their service offerings and market reach in data storage and computer facilities management sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rehosting Partner for Stanage Data Centre

Notice Description

As a result of growing demand for data storage to support existing and new research projects, the University has concluded an exercise to identify a suitable data centre partner to provide reliable hosting services and expanded hosting capacity. The selected supplier was awarded through the NHSSBS Digital Workplace Services Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85dc7ebe-948a-4c5d-9240-078654fe9adf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10eb8f09-80c1-402e-86ef-bba49919d9cf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

72514000 - Computer facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,939,429 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,939,429 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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