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title: "SC200014 - Data Centre Service"
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published: "2020-10-29"
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# SC200014 - Data Centre Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a60b34cb-5a6b-44ec-a423-a4edb1b4d26a

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is currently engaged in a selective procurement process for the "SC200014 - Data Centre Service," aimed at providing a data storage solution to replace the existing data centre in Maidstone, Kent. The tender was published on 28 October 2020 and is set to close on 14 January 2021. The contract value is estimated between £600,000 and £750,000, classified under the industry category of Information Technology Services. Companies interested in this opportunity should register their interest through the Kent Business Portal, as this project also allows collaboration with other organisations within the Kent Public Services Network (KPSN).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in IT services, particularly those specialising in data storage and management solutions. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the Kent County Council has indicated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. This project not only offers a chance to secure a substantial contract but also facilitates networking within the KPSN, potentially leading to further business opportunities with partner organisations in the future.

## Notice

Kent Public Services Network ("KPSN") which is a part of Kent County Council ("KCC") will require a data storage solution to replace the current data centre based in Maidstone, Kent. The scope of the requirements has been widened so that KPSN can also provide services to other organisations belonging to the KPSN Partnership providing VFM through the KPSN contract. To register an interest in the opportunity please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ed7145-48e0-4c1c-abf6-719baf15b87f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 11 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ed7145-48e0-4c1c-abf6-719baf15b87f
- 28 Oct 2020 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105cb864-49b7-4b15-9960-8459bee52906

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ed7145-48e0-4c1c-abf6-719baf15b87f
  29th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105cb864-49b7-4b15-9960-8459bee52906
  28th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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