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DfE Data Archiving Solution

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Sep 2020 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "DfE Data Archiving Solution," a project valued at £230,040. This procurement falls under the category of data storage services and was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 30 January 2020 to 29 January 2023, covering delivery locations across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender concluded on 10 December 2019, with the contract award published on 21 September 2020.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the IT and data management sectors, to grow by engaging in similar projects with the Department for Education and other public sector organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider competing, as this procurement is suitable for them. The project highlights a demand for innovative data solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for technology firms specialising in data storage and archiving services.

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Notice Title

DfE Data Archiving Solution

Notice Description

Data Archiving Solution for the DfE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa81395d-7547-410b-a216-7dd4446e1bc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a6e0bd4-3023-464e-8e04-e6a9c4daacb4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£230,040 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2020 - 29 Jan 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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