Tender

WCC - Schools ICT Back-up & Restore Solution

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 16:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive ICT backup and restore solution for schools in the West Midlands. This tender, titled "WCC - Schools ICT Back-up & Restore Solution," falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage with the tender period ending on 18th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 5th January 2025 and run until 4th January 2033. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure (above threshold), and valuing approximately £950,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in backup and restore solutions. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Council's preference for such enterprises. The long contract duration promises sustained business growth and stability for the selected service provider. Companies that can ensure adherence to the Department for Education's Backup requirements and offer robust, secure digital solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Schools ICT Back-up & Restore Solution

Notice Description

To provide a comprehensive backup and restore solution for schools. This solution aims to ensure that all digital footprints of the schools are securely backed up and can be restored efficiently. The solution must comply with the Department for Education's (DfE) Backup requirements. Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home) . Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e509621c-4cd8-47fc-881f-88e8af82f4ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effc1bc9-13d7-4c02-9a93-24a3979380a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2025 - 4 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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