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title: "DfE Data Archiving Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa81395d-7547-410b-a216-7dd4446e1bc6"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-09-21"
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# DfE Data Archiving Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa81395d-7547-410b-a216-7dd4446e1bc6

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "DfE Data Archiving Solution," a project valued at £230,040. This procurement falls under the category of data storage services and was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 30 January 2020 to 29 January 2023, covering delivery locations across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender concluded on 10 December 2019, with the contract award published on 21 September 2020.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the IT and data management sectors, to grow by engaging in similar projects with the Department for Education and other public sector organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider competing, as this procurement is suitable for them. The project highlights a demand for innovative data solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for technology firms specialising in data storage and archiving services.

## Notice

Data Archiving Solution for the DfE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a6e0bd4-3023-464e-8e04-e6a9c4daacb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2020 - 29 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,040 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a6e0bd4-3023-464e-8e04-e6a9c4daacb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a6e0bd4-3023-464e-8e04-e6a9c4daacb4
  21st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f363a297-3c4c-4af6-a5fa-c494093b2861
  n/a

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