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DHSC: WIST: Legacy File Archiving System Backup

DHSC, LONDON

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06 Jun 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located in London, which procured the "WIST: Legacy File Archiving System Backup" service. Classified under the industry category of computer back-up services, this initiative took place in the United Kingdom, specifically addressed by the central government public authority. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the contract signed on 5th June 2025 and active over a one-month period from 6th June to 6th July 2025. This direct procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, highlighting a specific focus on ensuring the secure backup of significant archival data.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in data management and backup services, particularly those capable of handling large datasets and compliance with Freedom of Information search requirements. WPDM Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in Milton Keynes, secured this contract, illustrating the potential for similar companies with expertise in data hosting and backup solutions to engage with government contracts. Such procurement processes can serve as a platform for growth and securing further business within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DHSC: WIST: Legacy File Archiving System Backup

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care currently hold 88TB of archive file data at the WPDM hosting data centre. This archive is subject to frequent Freedom of Information searches. However, there is only a single copy of this historic data. DHSC have requested that a backup be taken of this data onto a portable NAS device to be stored by DHSC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054453
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030541-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 6 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC, LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPDM

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