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Storage area network

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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12 May 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves St Helens College in England, which sought bids for the supply and maintenance of a storage area network and cloud storage solution. Categorised under 'Computer equipment and supplies' and 'IT services', this selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement through the Everything ICT Framework (East of England Broadband Network). The delivery is expected to occur in the North West region of the UK. The tender stage has been concluded, with the award being made on 25th April 2025. The contract, valued at £49,878.66, spans from 25th April 2025 to 24th April 2028.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment, cloud solutions, and IT consultancy services, provided they can deliver solutions on a scale not necessarily focused on SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement method, being a call-off from a framework, favours businesses that are already positioned within such frameworks, offering them a streamlined route to work with St Helens College. This contract and its extended timeframe offer stable and scheduled business through the maintenance and improvement of the institution’s IT infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Storage area network

Notice Description

The contract is to supply and maintain a storage area network and cloud storage solution for St Helens College. Everything ICT Framework (East of England Broadband Network).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86d5f8bf-4069-4340-b676-737e93bc4f14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385812a2-0c3c-48db-a4f6-c698f383e0b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,978 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,878 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2028 3-4 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
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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