Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS

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Summary of the contracting process

Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS) is planning a procurement process titled "Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)" within the computer-related services industry category. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is located in Reading, United Kingdom. The framework agreement aims to procure servers, storage, and related solutions, with the key dates including a future notice date on 1 April 2026, the start of the contract on 1 February 2027, and its potential maximum end extent on 31 January 2031. This procurement approach is under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement is above threshold with a planned contract period and renewal option.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in computer-related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The framework agreement allows for sustained business opportunities over several years, promoting continuity and stability. Suitable businesses will benefit from aligning themselves with a reputable public authority like SUMS, leading to enhanced credibility and potential expansion in the education sector and beyond. Firms with expertise in servers, storage, and IT solutions are well-positioned to compete for this procurement, leveraging their technical capabilities to meet the growing demands of public sector contracts.

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Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st April 2025 10:11:59 AM
Contract Summary

Framework for the Procurement of Servers, Storage and Solutions
Contract Details

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Procurement Stage

Planning

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Procurement Category

Services

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Framework / DPS

Framework
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Awarding Authority

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS

Buyer Name

Mark Lewis

Buyer Email

SUPC@sums.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

01182284020

Buyer Address

Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BU

United Kingdom

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Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS

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