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2024-126 Salesforce Backup and Recovery Solution

OFGEM

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13 Nov 2024 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, based in London, England, has concluded the procurement process for a "2024-126 Salesforce Backup and Recovery Solution". This project involves the provision of a robust backup and recovery system for Ofgem’s Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, ensuring data protection through automated backups, rapid recovery, and enhanced security. The tender, classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems", was awarded on 8th November 2024. The contract's value is £120,000 and will run from 8th November 2024 to 7th November 2027. The open procedure procurement method was used, and Softcat PLC was selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in data protection services, particularly those focusing on software solutions for CRM platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the procurement process was highly suitable for them. Firms providing data storage, backup, and recovery services stand to gain, given the contract's emphasis on data protection and information systems. Businesses based in the United Kingdom and worldwide had the opportunity to compete, demonstrating the wide-reaching impact and potential for growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

2024-126 Salesforce Backup and Recovery Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a backup and recovery solution for the Buyer's Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CSR) platform, ensuring data protection with automated backups, rapid recovery and enhanced security.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b2f2583-bf2e-4940-9183-80cfa0a51ccf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ada6ef-c70d-4d08-9ae8-5bde6de864c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72300000 - Data services

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2027 2-3 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
Kirsty McVeigh
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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