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title: "Hardware and Software maintenance for Virtual Tape Library (VTL) solution"
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# Hardware and Software maintenance for Virtual Tape Library (VTL) solution

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75b4fe2b-076c-4493-960b-37a3500e0ac3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office, seeking maintenance services for its Virtual Tape Library (VTL) solution. The tender, titled "Hardware and Software maintenance for Virtual Tape Library (VTL) solution," falls under the industry category of computer support and consultancy services. Located in London, this contract has a total value of £108,869.57 and was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS RM3733 Technology Products 2 Framework. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and concluded on 30th September 2021. The tender period closed on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those proficient in hardware and software maintenance. Businesses focusing on computer support, consultancy services, and those with experience in managing virtual storage solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in future offerings. The procurement’s structured approach may encourage innovative solutions and competitive pricing, enabling SMEs to expand their services to governmental bodies.

## Notice

Extension of Contract originally put out to tender via the CCS RM3733 Technology Products 2 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5349a8ea-3dc7-4d09-be86-abdc8decb83e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,869 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,869 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 14:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5349a8ea-3dc7-4d09-be86-abdc8decb83e
- 17 Mar 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5349a8ea-3dc7-4d09-be86-abdc8decb83e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5349a8ea-3dc7-4d09-be86-abdc8decb83e
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1626359-58a8-4959-8353-dd5eb76059bf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9489ac2-e8b5-4878-bff4-5af35c99f286

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