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title: "FCTRFQ05/20-01 IBM iSeries Resilience Solution"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2020-05-18"
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# FCTRFQ05/20-01 IBM iSeries Resilience Solution

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74819ecd-176d-48ad-b3b7-b7bc23fbe3bf

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## Summary

The East Midlands-based buying organisation, ESPO, is planning a procurement process for the project titled "FCTRFQ05/20-01 IBM iSeries Resilience Solution". This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically targeting a budget of £120,000 for the delivery of a cloud-based resilience solution for an IBM i-Series Power 8 server. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2020 and will conclude on 31st July 2023, with a communication notice expected by 15th June 2020, indicating a forward-looking approach to supplier engagement.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, disaster recovery services, and related technologies. Companies that offer backup or recovery software development services and can provide a synchronised externally hosted platform would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The planned procurement process also caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring an inclusive approach to supplier participation.

## Notice

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ESPO are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a cloud-based resilience solution for an IBM i-Series Power 8 server. In the event of a failure the aim is to immediately move over to a fully synchronised externally hosted platform. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 'FCTRFQ05/20-01 System21 Resilience Solution', (d) Express an interest. Additional information: www.eastmidstenders.org To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 'FCTRFQ05/20-01 System21 Resilience Solution', (d) Express an interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611c1aa9-bc51-4d50-b513-4f5dd3a9ff49 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package
- 72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services
- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 08:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611c1aa9-bc51-4d50-b513-4f5dd3a9ff49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611c1aa9-bc51-4d50-b513-4f5dd3a9ff49
  18th May 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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