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title: "Server Virtualisation Maintenance and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e81e68a4-6427-4070-ac11-62cf8fa19c0d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BIG LOTTERY FUND"
published: "2018-03-22"
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# Server Virtualisation Maintenance and Support

Buyer: THE BIG LOTTERY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e81e68a4-6427-4070-ac11-62cf8fa19c0d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Big Lottery Fund as the buying organisation seeking services for "Server Virtualisation Maintenance and Support". This undertaking falls under the industry category of data network support services. The procurement method is a limited competition through competitive quotation, with the tender period having ended on 2nd March 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £70,000, allowing a minimal bid of £1, and this opportunity is open for service providers located in various regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on IT services, particularly those with expertise in server virtualisation and data support. Companies that provide maintenance and support for Cisco and NetApp products would be especially well positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to enhanced business growth and the establishment of long-term contracts with a reputable public-sector buyer.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE Server Virtualisation Maintenance for Cisco UCS, Blades, Cisco Switches and NetApp SAN Storage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac83e0b-30f3-4c31-885c-49cf000be52e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 BIG LOTTERY FUND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 1DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac83e0b-30f3-4c31-885c-49cf000be52e
- 15 Feb 2018 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c0c994-4823-49f6-9318-120e74c3be0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac83e0b-30f3-4c31-885c-49cf000be52e
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c0c994-4823-49f6-9318-120e74c3be0d
  15th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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