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title: "Managed Storage Service including Data Lifecycle Management for a Forensic Computing Provision"
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# Managed Storage Service including Data Lifecycle Management for a Forensic Computing Provision

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05d132f9-e167-43bf-9c3d-a3a5b94efb43

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## Summary

The Insolvency Service has awarded a contract for Managed Storage Service including Data Lifecycle Management to FORDWAY SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The contract falls under the Information Technology services category with an estimated value of GBP 500,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 15, 2023, to February 15, 2024, with the tender period ending on July 25, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in information technology services, particularly those experienced in data lifecycle management and cloud-based platform development. The Insolvency Service, as the buying organisation, sought a supplier for a specific project, demonstrating a focus on engaging with service providers capable of meeting their bespoke requirements. Businesses interested in providing tailored IT solutions to government agencies could find this tender to be a suitable opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

To work in partnership with the Insolvency Service to deliver a Data Lifecycle Management Service and to develop, run and support a cloud-based platform for Insolvency investigators and digital forensic technicians. Full details can be found here: https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/17678

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95d9f62-769f-493c-8de5-b122fd08e0bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2023 - 15 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | STRATFORD |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORDWAY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2023 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95d9f62-769f-493c-8de5-b122fd08e0bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95d9f62-769f-493c-8de5-b122fd08e0bd
  8th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ace5da53-c9c9-4532-8b02-5f33925e0894
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/17678

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