Award

Disaster Recovery Storage

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for Disaster Recovery Storage has been awarded to Softcat Plc by Chesterfield Borough Council, based in Chesterfield, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a CPV classification focusing on computer-related services. The process followed a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from the CCS Framework G-Cloud 14, reference RM1557.14. The contract period began on 21 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 18 March 2027. Although the contract award notice was published on 4 March 2026, the award status is active, marking the recent steps in the award stage of the procurement cycle.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in disaster recovery and IT infrastructure solutions. As the contract is valued at up to £189,097.34, companies that offer robust and scalable storage solutions within the East Midlands region could greatly benefit from such engagements. Additionally, the procurement allows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, while larger industry players are already involved as the supplier, Softcat Plc, is a large corporation. Business entities equipped to address the specific technological needs outlined in the contract would be well-positioned to pursue future opportunities with Chesterfield Borough Council and similar authorities.

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Notice Title

Disaster Recovery Storage

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of Disaster Recovery Storage for Chesterfield Borough Council. The contract was procured via a call-off from the CCS Framework G-Cloud 14 ref RM1557.14. The total contract value is a maximum of PS189,097.34 excl. VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f1ef6b4-f202-4f19-b911-3739c9892ca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1522e9-c55d-42a1-a494-2d5fc73a673c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,097 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,097 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 1-2 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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