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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 Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London has awarded a contract for the "DHSC: WIST: Legacy File Archiving System Backup". This procurement aimed to create a backup of 88TB of archive file data, which is frequently accessed for Freedom of Information requests. The contract, awarded to WPDM Limited, a supplier based in Milton Keynes, involves storing this data on a portable NAS device for DHSC's future use. The entire process, characterised as a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, moved swiftly from the signing of the contract on 5th June to a completion date of 6th July 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically computer back-up services, and took place within the central government sector.

This tender offers avenues for business growth, especially for companies specialising in IT services and data management solutions. Large-scale businesses with expertise in data archiving and secure data storage systems are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can reinforce their reputation as reliable service providers in the public sector, increasing their visibility and marketability within the government procurement landscape. The successful execution of this project also highlights potential areas for businesses to provide auxiliary services that support government departments in their data management needs.

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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-054454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030542-2025
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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