Planning

Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS)

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Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 10:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
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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Notice Information

Notice Title

Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

Notice Description

Framework for the Procurement of Servers, Storage and Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012181-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS)
Contact Name
Mark Lewis
Contact Email
supc@sums.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01182284020

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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