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Data Storage and Preservation - Library

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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23 Jul 2024 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has completed a procurement process titled "Data Storage and Preservation - Library" within the data storage services industry. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 72317000, was undertaken using a direct procurement method via a single tender action (below threshold) and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £30,000 GBP, will be executed in Birmingham, with a start date of 1st June 2024 and an end date of 31st May 2027. The key dates included the tender end date on 30th May 2024 and the award date on 31st May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in data storage and preservation services stand to benefit from this contract, particularly those experienced in working within the education sector. With Aston University as the contracting authority, this contract could offer substantial growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their foothold in the academic and data storage services markets. Arkivum Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the inclination towards engaging smaller businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Storage and Preservation - Library

Notice Description

Data storage and preservation - Library

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88c76f97-ae48-4e9a-b1b7-2f51e545a010
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726693ef-817f-47cf-95b4-e35068440ec9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKIVUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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