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Google Workspace Additional Storage

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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01 May 2024 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for additional cloud storage services within the Google Workspace platform to Ancoris Limited. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procurement method with a direct award option under the G-cloud agreement. The contract value is £214,830.00 GBP, and it was signed on April 30, 2024. The University of Sheffield, as the buying organization, is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and operates in the education sector.

This tender for cloud storage services by the University of Sheffield presents business growth opportunities for providers of data storage services, particularly those with expertise in Google Workspace integration. Suppliers well-suited to compete are those experienced in delivering cloud storage solutions compatible with existing platforms such as Google Workspace. Companies offering seamless transition processes and large-scale storage solutions are encouraged to engage in similar direct award procedures facilitated through established frameworks like the G-cloud agreement.

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Notice Title

Google Workspace Additional Storage

Notice Description

Additional cloud storage of 1.58pb to be procured for the existing infrastructure in place at the University of Sheffield which, is within the Google Workspace platform. The supplier Ancoris are the provider of the current Google Workplace platform, so in regards to compatiability they were selected due to the issues it would cause by having to re-tender the whole Google Estate. Additionally, Ancoris are a registered google provider and the G-cloud 13 framework allows for direct award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional cloud storage of 1.58pb to be procured for the existing infrastructure in place at the University of Sheffield which, is within the Google Workspace platform. The supplier Ancoris are the provider of the current Google Workplace platform, so in regards to compatiability they were selected due to the issues it would cause by having to re-tender the whole Google Estate. Additionally, Ancoris are a registered google provider and the G-cloud 13 framework allows for direct award.

Procurement Information

Direct award option was utilised under the G-cloud agreement, with the supplier awarded providing the Google Workspace platform already so to ensure compatibility as well as a seamless changeover or disruption to supply Ancoris were awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045699
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014088-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,830 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Liam Norburn
Contact Email
l.norburn@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142157578

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANCORIS

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