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Co-Location Data Hosting

SEEMIS GROUP LLP

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Co-Location Data Hosting" was conducted by SEEMIS Group LLP, a central purchasing body based in Hamilton, UK. This initiative falls under the education category and aims to securely host sensitive information related to the education of Scotland's children. The tender was initiated using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 27th June 2018 and the award date on 20th July 2018. The project involved relocating equipment from SEEMIS's existing data centre, ensuring the confidentiality and security of data throughout the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data hosting and IT services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with strong capabilities in managing sensitive information securely and efficiently will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The contract, valued at £120,000, calls for providers with necessary certifications in quality management, health and safety, and information security, highlighting the need for professionalism and reliability in delivering these critical services.

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Notice Title

Co-Location Data Hosting

Notice Description

The Project involves the appointment of a supplier to provide a co-located data hosting site for securely hosting equipment used to hold information relating to the education of Scotland's children. The information includes sensitive and confidential information and security of that data is of high importance. The supplier will be expected to be responsible for the relocation of equipment and specified services from SEEMiS Group LLP("SEEMiS") existing data centre located in Caird Street Hamilton

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Project involves the appointment of a supplier to provide a co-located data hosting site for securely hosting equipment used to hold information relating to the education of Scotland's children. The information includes sensitive and confidential information and security of that data is of high importance. The supplier will be expected to be responsible for the relocation of equipment and specified services from SEEMiS Group LLP("SEEMiS") existing data centre located in Caird Street Hamilton

Renewal: Option of renewal for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000542058
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327457
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEEMIS GROUP LLP
Contact Name
Richard Bridgen
Contact Email
richard.bridgen@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698453948

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATAVITA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321454
    Co-Location Data Hosting - The Project involves the appointment of a supplier to provide a co-located data hosting site for securely hosting equipment used to hold information relating to the education of Scotland's children. The information includes sensitive and confidential information and security of that data is of high importance. The supplier will be expected to be responsible for the relocation of equipment and specified services from SEEMiS Group LLP("SEEMiS") existing data centre located in Caird Street Hamilton
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327457
    Co-Location Data Hosting - The Project involves the appointment of a supplier to provide a co-located data hosting site for securely hosting equipment used to hold information relating to the education of Scotland's children. The information includes sensitive and confidential information and security of that data is of high importance. The supplier will be expected to be responsible for the relocation of equipment and specified services from SEEMiS Group LLP("SEEMiS") existing data centre located in Caird Street Hamilton

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