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BT222 - Archive System Solution

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed the procurement process for the "BT222 - Archive System Solution," focused on delivering data archiving services for financial systems. This contract, situated in London, falls under the services category, specifically targeting the financial systems software package and data storage services industries. The procurement was conducted via a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender's contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award to Unit4 Business Software Limited formalised on 25th June 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software and data storage services, particularly those able to deliver large-scale and sophisticated solutions. The framework's call-off nature suggests suitability for SMEs, providing smaller enterprises a chance to engage with governmental contracts. The successful supplier, Unit4 Business Software Limited, illustrates the potential for similar businesses to gain traction and visibility within the UK public sector, facilitated by the visible demand from organizations like Westminster City Council.

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Notice Title

BT222 - Archive System Solution

Notice Description

Data archiving services for Financial systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8437c2a-1231-408b-a358-3fb2188622d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4f75d1-90de-4a15-aad1-7adf3637f58e
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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