Planning

Data Archiving Solution for Health and Social Care

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is initiating a procurement process for a "Data Archiving Solution for Health and Social Care." This procurement, under the industry category of General Public Services, is currently in the planning stage. The contracting authority is Argyll and Bute Council, based in Lochgilphead, UKM region. The request for information (RFI) document was published on 2nd April 2025, and responses are due by 22nd April 2025. The council is seeking market information on data archiving solutions specific to health and social care data.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data management and archiving solutions to showcase their expertise and capabilities. Companies with robust solutions for data protection, security, and management will find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a regional authority. The procurement process will benefit businesses that can offer innovative and efficient archiving solutions tailored for health and social care data. Engaging in this tender could open doors to future collaborations and contracts with public sector organisations in the UK.

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Notice Title

Data Archiving Solution for Health and Social Care

Notice Description

Request for market information in relation to data archiving solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council is looking to identify parties interested in delivering a Data Archiving Solution for Health and Social Care related data - see attached RFI documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795028
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527412
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72252000 - Computer archiving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mirela Simionov
Contact Email
mirela.simionov@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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