Award

Digital Back-up and Restore Services

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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13 Nov 2023 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has awarded a contract for Digital Back-up and Restore Services in the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £720,000, with a contract period from October 17, 2023, to October 16, 2026, potentially extendable for another 4 years. The procurement stage is now complete, with the tender period ending on June 8, 2023, and the award announced on July 18, 2023, resulting in a contract with Softcat PLC.

This awarded contract offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the software and information systems sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are well-suited to compete. The contract duration of 3 years, with possible extensions, provides a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier. Businesses based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, could benefit from the proximity to the delivery address. Interested parties should align their capabilities with the requirements outlined in the tender for potential success in future similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Digital Back-up and Restore Services

Notice Description

The project is to replace the current backup infrastructure which was designed over 9 years ago with a more modern approach. The Contract was awarded following a further competition against the NHS SBS Framework Agreement (Digital Workplace Solutions)(Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411). Contract duration 3 years plus optional extensions of 2 yrs+2 yrs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa159026-d050-4fea-9d92-2bb9e02fa87a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4c4aeb-db63-4376-8130-e5fb2722cc52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,345,355 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2023 - 16 Oct 2030 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
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@wlv.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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