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title: "COV - Secure IT file transfer solution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-06"
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# COV - Secure IT file transfer solution

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ad953f2-f88e-4108-98d1-3c17b0c44b9b

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract for a cloud-based secure IT file transfer solution, classified under electronic data exchange services (CPV code 64216110). This procurement process used a competitive quotation method below the threshold and has reached the award stage as of October 23, 2024. The contract, valued at £43,000, begins on November 1, 2024, and concludes on October 31, 2027. The solution will be implemented in Coventry (CV1 5RR), providing critical infrastructure to the council’s operations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT security solutions and electronic data services. SMEs will find the contract especially accessible due to its competitive quotation format. Large enterprises like Avco Systems Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to deliver robust and secure file transfer solutions that meet the council’s stringent requirements. Businesses capable of offering similar services and meeting the council's criteria are encouraged to consider future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

Contract for a cloud based secure IT file transfer solution for the use of the Council. Contract awarded via the evaluation of quotes received following a invite for expressions of interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f493254c-3619-4364-b0fc-29d304932726 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVCO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f493254c-3619-4364-b0fc-29d304932726

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f493254c-3619-4364-b0fc-29d304932726
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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