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title: "Storage area network"
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buyer: "ST HELENS COLLEGE"
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# Storage area network

Buyer: ST HELENS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d5f8bf-4069-4340-b676-737e93bc4f14

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## Summary

The procurement process involves St Helens College in England, which sought bids for the supply and maintenance of a storage area network and cloud storage solution. Categorised under 'Computer equipment and supplies' and 'IT services', this selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement through the Everything ICT Framework (East of England Broadband Network). The delivery is expected to occur in the North West region of the UK. The tender stage has been concluded, with the award being made on 25th April 2025. The contract, valued at £49,878.66, spans from 25th April 2025 to 24th April 2028.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment, cloud solutions, and IT consultancy services, provided they can deliver solutions on a scale not necessarily focused on SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement method, being a call-off from a framework, favours businesses that are already positioned within such frameworks, offering them a streamlined route to work with St Helens College. This contract and its extended timeframe offer stable and scheduled business through the maintenance and improvement of the institution’s IT infrastructure.

## Notice

The contract is to supply and maintain a storage area network and cloud storage solution for St Helens College. Everything ICT Framework (East of England Broadband Network).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385812a2-0c3c-48db-a4f6-c698f383e0b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,978 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,878 |
| 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 | ST HELENS COLLEGE |
| Locality | ST. HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385812a2-0c3c-48db-a4f6-c698f383e0b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385812a2-0c3c-48db-a4f6-c698f383e0b0
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.ac.uk

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