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title: "2734/MH"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-117ff43f-f1fa-422e-a8e2-5b011b01f4c0"
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# 2734/MH

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-117ff43f-f1fa-422e-a8e2-5b011b01f4c0

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for additional data storage services under a selective method via a direct award from the NHS SBS DWS Framework Agreement. The tender, titled "2734/MH", was awarded to Proact IT (UK) Limited, with a contract value of £1,100,000. The agreement is set to begin on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2025. This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on data storage services, and is located in Sheffield, specifically within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their service offerings in the data management and IT sectors. Companies specialising in data storage solutions, cloud services, and IT infrastructure would find this procurement process well-aligned with their capabilities, enhancing their chances of engaging with large institutional buyers like universities.

## Notice

The University has a requirement to provide additional backup services for it's data. Proact are currently contracted to provide hardware and maintenance of, for onsite data storage. Proact will now be used as a co-location provider for additional storage requirements. A direct award was performed under the NHS SBS DWS Framework Agreement as is permitted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254fee49-7548-4e21-a9d2-01638e21740c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROACT IT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254fee49-7548-4e21-a9d2-01638e21740c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254fee49-7548-4e21-a9d2-01638e21740c
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

## Provenance

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