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title: "Server and storage platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE"
published: "2022-06-29"
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# Server and storage platform

Buyer: FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8bf22e2-e874-4f6c-be84-c43058de5bc2

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## Summary

The Financial Ombudsman Service is seeking a supplier for the procurement of a new server and storage platform, which will support various virtual servers for user authentication and network security. With a contract value of £328,916, this procurement falls within the goods category and is classified under network servers (CPV code 48821000). This contract is part of a selective procurement method and was finalised on 20th May 2022, following a tender period that concluded on 29th April 2022. The contract will run until 19th May 2027, with the delivery location specified in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs adept in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in server and storage solutions. Businesses with expertise in virtual server infrastructure, network security, and connectivity services, especially those able to integrate with Microsoft Azure, will find this a suitable opportunity to expand their market presence. Engaging with this contract can facilitate growth and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Procurement of a new server and storage platform in two office locations. This platform will host a variety of virtual servers which provide services including user authentication, network security, and controls and firewalls to allow connectivity to the Microsoft Azure IaaS platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b66dfb1-f4eb-44a4-b44f-2ec9e7c80114 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2022 - 19 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,916 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 9SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b66dfb1-f4eb-44a4-b44f-2ec9e7c80114

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b66dfb1-f4eb-44a4-b44f-2ec9e7c80114
  29th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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