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Colocation datacentre facility to host services for the CU Group

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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24 Sep 2024 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for a colocation datacentre facility to host services for the CU Group. The contract, identified by SC-1008-23-TH, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with the location specified as region UKG33 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract award on 24th September 2024. The procurement method was limited, with a negotiated process that did not include the publication of a contract notice due to the necessity of protecting exclusive rights and ensuring stability in datacentre services. The supplier awarded the contract is (aq) Limited, based in Leeds, with the contract valued at £516,666.67. The contract is set to last for the next 2 years while a formal review is undertaken of Coventry University's datacentre requirements.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in datacentre facilities and associated technologies. Businesses with expertise in reliable, stable datacentre services that can address the evolving needs of educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, companies offering comprehensive software packages and information systems integration are likely to find opportunities for collaboration and growth within such procurement processes. As technology continues to advance, adaptable and forward-thinking IT service providers can establish long-term partnerships with public sector entities like Coventry University.

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Notice Title

Colocation datacentre facility to host services for the CU Group

Notice Description

Colocation datacentre facility to host services for the CU Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Colocation datacentre facility to host services for the CU Group.

Procurement Information

AQL is our primary datacentre, it would be significant business risk to rush into a plan to relocate the primary datacentre and network communication links. We decided to continue our existing relationship with AQL for the stability of datacentre services due to the current financial position of the university group and the pressures facing the education sector. Technology is also changing at a rapid pace which makes it difficult to accurately predict long term placement of services as we continue to adopt more cloud technology. The AQL service is to remain in place for the next 2 years while a formal review is undertaken of our datacentre requirements. Once this decision is made, the university will go through a formal tender process for these services for a longer term partnership agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030477-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£516,666 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
ad7747@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(AQ

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