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title: "Novation of a contract for data centre services"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-29"
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# Novation of a contract for data centre services

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fd30d51-8f46-42cf-b455-fa3694b976d1

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the novation of a contract concerning data centre services, previously held by Sopra Steria Ltd. This contract, valued at £249,557, falls under the services category and is classified as "Data-bearing media" with additional classifications in electronic message services and data network management. The tender period ended on 1st March 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and run until 30th September 2022, with the award having been published on 29th March 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data management and network services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies proficient in electronic messaging, data network maintenance, and repair services are well-positioned to compete for contracts related to the ongoing maintenance and support of data infrastructure for the Gloucestershire County Council.

## Notice

Contract is being novated from Sopra Steria Ltd to Gloucestershire County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9933dec-0456-4f2c-9731-d3e7c9a07af7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,557 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,557 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MDS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32584000 - Data-bearing media
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 50312320 - Repair of data network equipment
- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9933dec-0456-4f2c-9731-d3e7c9a07af7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9933dec-0456-4f2c-9731-d3e7c9a07af7
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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