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title: "DDaT21389 STFC Ceph Storage"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa96b211-c68d-42c4-9173-245392246bc9"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# DDaT21389 STFC Ceph Storage

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa96b211-c68d-42c4-9173-245392246bc9

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved UK Shared Business Services Limited, which awarded a contract for the procurement of Ceph Storage hardware, software, and support. This contract, valued at £1,255,688, was issued under a selective procurement method via a call-off from the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The award notice was published on 2nd September 2021, following the contract start date of 13th August 2021, with a contract period concluding on 31st March 2022. The procurement falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in storage solutions, software development, and consultancy. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to consider similar frameworks for future tenders, as they may benefit from streamlined processes and supportive measures for SMEs. The procurement framework’s structure offers a platform for businesses to compete for high-value contracts while promoting growth in their respective sectors.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** STFC of UK Research & Innovation had a requirement to procure Ceph Storage hardware, software and support. This has been sourced via direct award against the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65b68dc-bba5-4054-8ff0-ee952dfc79ab |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,255,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,255,688 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65b68dc-bba5-4054-8ff0-ee952dfc79ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65b68dc-bba5-4054-8ff0-ee952dfc79ab
  2nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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