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SOL Memory Box 25

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, is titled "SOL Memory Box 25" and falls within the services industry category. It involves providing a virtual storage solution that is safe and accessible, designed to store key moments and memories in one secure place while offering hosting, support, maintenance, and training. The contract was awarded on 31 March 2026, with the project set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with a possibility of a 24-month extension. Located in Solihull, West Midlands, this contract applies a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, primarily targeting computer archiving services and welfare services not delivered through residential institutions.

The awarded contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in digital storage and archiving services. The framework of the contract allows for a two-year period, encouraging sustained business development. Companies like VIRTUAL MEMORY BOX LIMITED, which is an SME operating in Gateshead, are well-suited to compete in these services due to their expertise in virtual memory solutions. The direct procurement approach streamlines the process, removing competition and thereby providing ideal conditions for businesses focused on niche service delivery to engage directly with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

SOL Memory Box 25

Notice Description

Provide access to a virtual storage solution which is safe and accessible, ability to store key moments and memories all in one secure place. Service will also host, support, and provide maintenance to the storage and training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029520-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72252000 - Computer archiving services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL MEMORY BOX

Further Information

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