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Remote backup services for schools - AWARD

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for remote backup services for schools. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract value is £170,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 6th September 2022. The contract period will run from 1st February 2023 to 31st January 2026. This opportunity falls under the services category and is specifically for computer back-up services in the East of England region, United Kingdom.

This tender for remote backup services for schools provided by Norfolk County Council offers opportunities for businesses in the ICT solutions sector. Businesses providing computer back-up services catering to educational institutions can compete for this contract. The contract has been awarded to South West Communications Group Ltd, and it is indicated as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract provides a chance for ICT solutions providers to expand their services to more sites and potentially grow their business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote backup services for schools - AWARD

Notice Description

ICT Solutions require a remote backup solution for 115 sites. We currently use 20TB of data and have tendered to increase this to a minimum of 40TB, with the ability to increase during the term of the contract, as necessary. This service will be provided to establishments with an ICT Solutions support contract or in some cases non-contract customers who wish to purchase a backup solution from ICT Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d05696-d12e-41ed-b792-9f8a4a400c37
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 3-4 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH WEST COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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