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Server and storage platform

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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29 Jun 2022 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service is seeking a supplier for the procurement of a new server and storage platform, which will support various virtual servers for user authentication and network security. With a contract value of £328,916, this procurement falls within the goods category and is classified under network servers (CPV code 48821000). This contract is part of a selective procurement method and was finalised on 20th May 2022, following a tender period that concluded on 29th April 2022. The contract will run until 19th May 2027, with the delivery location specified in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs adept in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in server and storage solutions. Businesses with expertise in virtual server infrastructure, network security, and connectivity services, especially those able to integrate with Microsoft Azure, will find this a suitable opportunity to expand their market presence. Engaging with this contract can facilitate growth and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Server and storage platform

Notice Description

Procurement of a new server and storage platform in two office locations. This platform will host a variety of virtual servers which provide services including user authentication, network security, and controls and firewalls to allow connectivity to the Microsoft Azure IaaS platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8bf22e2-e874-4f6c-be84-c43058de5bc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b66dfb1-f4eb-44a4-b44f-2ec9e7c80114
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£328,916 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£328,916 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2022 - 19 May 2027 Over 5 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Chris Jones
Contact Email
chris.jones@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 3716 9072

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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