Award

Backup as a Service

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has completed a procurement process for "Backup as a Service" under the Scottish Government Cloud Services framework. This contract, valued at £260,386, was awarded to iomart Group Plc on 28 July 2021, following the open procurement method. The service will be delivered in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the procurement process has been finalised without any competitive bids submitted, indicating a direct award situation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and cloud services industry, particularly those specialising in data storage solutions and management services. Companies that offer comprehensive backup solutions, especially those experienced with government frameworks, would be well-positioned to respond to future requests for proposals or similar tenders. The contract's stipulation for a minimum storage capacity suggests potential for scalable solutions, which can attract businesses aiming for long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Backup as a Service

Notice Description

This is a direct award from the Scottish Government Cloud Services framework for the supply of Backup as a Service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award from the Scottish Government Cloud Services Framework for Backup as a Service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. It includes a minimum 80TB with the ability to increase during the contract term if required. It also includes the cost of storage and licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000662145
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422518
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,386 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Ruth Wildgoose
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IOMART GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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