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SPS-02265 Provision Licencing and Support for VEEAM Data Platform Back-Up Infrastructure

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, acting as the buying organisation, recently completed the award phase of a public procurement process for licensing and support of the VEEAM Data Platform Back-Up Infrastructure. This service contract, identified as SPS-02265, was procured through an open procedure aimed at mitigating data loss risks, particularly in scenarios involving system failures and disaster recovery. Located at One Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh, the procurement process was intended to provide sustained support for the existing Veeam Data Platform Foundation Universal licence. Initially planned in April 2025, the tender phase followed in May 2025 and transitioned to the award stage by July 2025, with the contract signed on 17th June 2025. The total contract value is GBP 35,936.13, within the industry category for services related to Public Order and Safety, evidencing a structured procurement process covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This procurement offers growth opportunities to IT service providers specializing in data backup and disaster recovery solutions. Businesses that possess expertise in maintaining and supporting large-scale IT infrastructure, especially those experienced with VEEAM products, are well-suited to engage with similar tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this type of contract to build their portfolio and establish credibility within the public sector, considering Akhter Computers Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract. The open procedure method allows for a fair competitive process, encouraging businesses to tender their solutions and potentially secure similar public sector contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

SPS-02265 Provision Licencing and Support for VEEAM Data Platform Back-Up Infrastructure

Notice Description

The principal objective of the Contract is to mitigate against data loss in the event of system failures and disaster recovery. The Purchaser requires continued licensing and support of its VEEAM data platform backup solution. The current licence is Veeam Data Platform Foundation Universal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to a further 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533727
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,936 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 May 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months 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
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Chris Johnston, Christina McKelvie, SPS Procurement
Contact Email
chris.johnston@prisons.gov.scot, christina.mckelvie@prisons.gov.scot, spsprocurementcmt@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303779, +44 1313303790, +44 1313303858

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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