Tender

SC200014 - Data Centre Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Oct 2020 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2020 at 15:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is currently engaged in a selective procurement process for the "SC200014 - Data Centre Service," aimed at providing a data storage solution to replace the existing data centre in Maidstone, Kent. The tender was published on 28 October 2020 and is set to close on 14 January 2021. The contract value is estimated between £600,000 and £750,000, classified under the industry category of Information Technology Services. Companies interested in this opportunity should register their interest through the Kent Business Portal, as this project also allows collaboration with other organisations within the Kent Public Services Network (KPSN).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in IT services, particularly those specialising in data storage and management solutions. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the Kent County Council has indicated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. This project not only offers a chance to secure a substantial contract but also facilitates networking within the KPSN, potentially leading to further business opportunities with partner organisations in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC200014 - Data Centre Service

Notice Description

Kent Public Services Network ("KPSN") which is a part of Kent County Council ("KCC") will require a data storage solution to replace the current data centre based in Maidstone, Kent. The scope of the requirements has been widened so that KPSN can also provide services to other organisations belonging to the KPSN Partnership providing VFM through the KPSN contract. To register an interest in the opportunity please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a60b34cb-5a6b-44ec-a423-a4edb1b4d26a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ed7145-48e0-4c1c-abf6-719baf15b87f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2021 - 11 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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