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WAR - IBM Storage Protect Licence Renewal

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "WAR - IBM Storage Protect Licence Renewal" has reached the award stage. This contract was undertaken by Warwickshire County Council, located at Shire Hall, Warwick, England, and involves the renewal of the IBM Storage Protect Enterprise Edition, inclusive of several addons and support services. Classified in the "Software package and information systems" industry category (CPV code 48000000), the contract is valued at £220,000 and covers a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded through a call-off from the KCS Framework Y23065. The service will be delivered in the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with expertise in enterprise data protection and support solutions. SMEs, as highlighted in the tender's suitability criteria, are especially encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurement's focus on inclusivity. Companies with a proven track record in managing large-scale data backup solutions, as well as offering technical support, are well-suited to compete in this space. The selected supplier, Boxxe Ltd, exemplifies a successful applicant, having secured the contract under these criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAR - IBM Storage Protect Licence Renewal

Notice Description

IBM Storage Protect Enterprise Edition including several addons and also the ability to log support calls directly with IBM. Currently this WCC agreement is via an Embedded Solution Agreement (ESA) which allows for the backup of 200TB of data. WCC also has access to the following addons o TDP for Oracle Databases o TDP for VMWare o TDP for Microsoft SQL The support calls will be a mixture of break/fix type calls and for advice around configuration of IBM Storage Protect. The Service to be provided by the Supplier is procured via KCS Framework - Y23065

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31cbc02b-4ddb-47fc-a4bf-caa7b699c281
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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