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title: "Data Core Licences and Professional Services"
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# Data Core Licences and Professional Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b7cafd-eefb-42c9-a5aa-7306d1aeee43

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the provision of Data Core Licences and Professional Services, specifically related to storage virtualisation software. This procurement falls within the goods category and is classified under the CPV code 48782000. The tender was awarded on 21st March 2018, with a contract period running from 28th March 2018 to 27th March 2019. The total value of the contract is £50,201.28, and it was procured through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. The delivery location for the services is in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT and software services sector, particularly those that specialise in storage management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, as it was specified to encourage their participation. Companies with expertise in software supply and professional IT services could enhance their market position by bidding for this contract, which underscores the importance of innovative storage solutions within educational institutions.

## Notice

Storage virtualisation software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8cb59b-77b8-4ef6-976b-9ff79dda77d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2018 - 27 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,201 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,872 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48782000 - Storage management software package

## Release History

- 3 May 2018 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8cb59b-77b8-4ef6-976b-9ff79dda77d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8cb59b-77b8-4ef6-976b-9ff79dda77d5
  3rd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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