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title: "Data Storage and Preservation - Library"
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# Data Storage and Preservation - Library

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88c76f97-ae48-4e9a-b1b7-2f51e545a010

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## Summary

Aston University has completed a procurement process titled "Data Storage and Preservation - Library" within the data storage services industry. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 72317000, was undertaken using a direct procurement method via a single tender action (below threshold) and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £30,000 GBP, will be executed in Birmingham, with a start date of 1st June 2024 and an end date of 31st May 2027. The key dates included the tender end date on 30th May 2024 and the award date on 31st May 2024. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in data storage and preservation services stand to benefit from this contract, particularly those experienced in working within the education sector. With Aston University as the contracting authority, this contract could offer substantial growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their foothold in the academic and data storage services markets. Arkivum Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the inclination towards engaging smaller businesses.

## Notice

Data storage and preservation - Library

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726693ef-817f-47cf-95b4-e35068440ec9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726693ef-817f-47cf-95b4-e35068440ec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726693ef-817f-47cf-95b4-e35068440ec9
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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