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title: "GB-Glasgow: IBM XIV & Flash Storage Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84565c22-1c63-4338-a34c-8f1c2371d890"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
published: "2018-08-07"
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# GB-Glasgow: IBM XIV & Flash Storage Support

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84565c22-1c63-4338-a34c-8f1c2371d890

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Student Loans Company, which is based in Glasgow, UK. The process has reached the Award stage after completing the tender for "IBM XIV & Flash Storage Support." This contract, valued at £163,528, was awarded to Softcat plc and is classified under systems support services. The contract period runs from 11 August 2018 to 10 August 2019, with the tender period having ended on 6 August 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT systems and support services to grow by engaging in similar contracts. Companies with expertise in systems support and storage solutions, particularly larger firms since this tender was not classified as suitable for SMEs, may find it advantageous to monitor similar upcoming tenders from public authorities like the Student Loans Company.

## Notice

IBM XIV and Flash Storage Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81dc6a1b-6dd5-47a1-8593-fcce609137fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2018 - 10 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £163,528 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,528 |
| 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 | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81dc6a1b-6dd5-47a1-8593-fcce609137fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81dc6a1b-6dd5-47a1-8593-fcce609137fe
  7th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=337968282
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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