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Remote Back-up Licences and Support for Schools

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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04 Oct 2024 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process titled "Remote Back-up Licences and Support for Schools," falling under the Software package and information systems category. The project, based in the North West of England (UKD6), was managed through an award procedure without prior publication due to specific technical and continuity requirements, as justified under current regulations. The tender was initiated as a direct award and has been awarded to Redstor Limited (UK), with the contract valued at £34,200 and signed on 1st September 2024. The procurement status is marked as 'complete' with the overall process finished by 4th October 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive data management suites, including remote backup and data archiving services. Companies with expertise in educational technology and data security are well-suited to compete for future similar opportunities, especially those that can meet stringent technical specifications and ensure system continuity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Redstor Limited, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that niche providers can thrive in highly specialised procurement environments.

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Notice Title

Remote Back-up Licences and Support for Schools

Notice Description

Remote Back-up Licences and Support for Schools. The solution provides a full data management suite including offsite backup, Data Archiving, saving primary storage space and multiple format search and discovery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Remote Back-up Licences and Support for Schools. The solution provides a full data management suite including offsite backup, Data Archiving, saving primary storage space and multiple format search and discovery.

Procurement Information

This proposed under threshold direct award is justified (a) under Section 32 of the PCR 2015 on the basis that given the current configuration of the system the current supplier is technically the only one able to provide the solution, and, (b) under Para. 7.3.3 of the CEC CPRs where an exemption is required to ensure continuity or to safeguard the Council's interests.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a5ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031817-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Ashworth
Contact Email
michael.ashworth@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686953

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDSTOR LIMITED (UK

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