Planning

Cloud Storage Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is planning a procurement process for cloud storage services, specifically tailored for research and education purposes. The contract notice, tagged as planning, was issued on 23rd May 2025, with the formal communication expected by 30th June 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is planned to commence from 1st August 2025, with an initial contract period extending until 31st July 2028. Located in Plymouth, Devon, UK, this procurement is above the threshold and involves a framework agreement under the OCRE 2024 cloud framework, highlighting an optional publication as per the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data storage services. It is particularly suited for companies with expertise in providing cloud solutions for educational institutions, considering the ongoing use of the OCRE framework. Companies capable of delivering innovative cloud storage solutions that enhance research and educational outcomes will find this competitive tender promising. As the framework has renewal options, businesses have the potential for long-term engagement and collaboration with the University of Plymouth, fostering sustainable growth in the cloud technology sector.

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Notice Title

Cloud Storage Services

Notice Description

Open Cloud for Research and Education Cloud Storage Services - Intention to use OCRE 2024 cloud framework More details available on: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/ocre-cloud-framework The University understands that Pipeline Notices for Awards under a framework are not a requirement of the Procurement Act 2023, however this is being published on an optional basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025461-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Howard Goffin
Contact Email
howard.goffin@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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