---
title: "Google Workspace Additional Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045699"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045699.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2024-05-01"
---

# Google Workspace Additional Storage

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045699

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for additional cloud storage services within the Google Workspace platform to Ancoris Limited. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procurement method with a direct award option under the G-cloud agreement. The contract value is £214,830.00 GBP, and it was signed on April 30, 2024. The University of Sheffield, as the buying organization, is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and operates in the education sector.

This tender for cloud storage services by the University of Sheffield presents business growth opportunities for providers of data storage services, particularly those with expertise in Google Workspace integration. Suppliers well-suited to compete are those experienced in delivering cloud storage solutions compatible with existing platforms such as Google Workspace. Companies offering seamless transition processes and large-scale storage solutions are encouraged to engage in similar direct award procedures facilitated through established frameworks like the G-cloud agreement.

## Notice

Additional cloud storage of 1.58pb to be procured for the existing infrastructure in place at the University of Sheffield which, is within the Google Workspace platform. The supplier Ancoris are the provider of the current Google Workplace platform, so in regards to compatiability they were selected due to the issues it would cause by having to re-tender the whole Google Estate. Additionally, Ancoris are a registered google provider and the G-cloud 13 framework allows for direct award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional cloud storage of 1.58pb to be procured for the existing infrastructure in place at the University of Sheffield which, is within the Google Workspace platform. The supplier Ancoris are the provider of the current Google Workplace platform, so in regards to compatiability they were selected due to the issues it would cause by having to re-tender the whole Google Estate. Additionally, Ancoris are a registered google provider and the G-cloud 13 framework allows for direct award.

### Procurement Information

Direct award option was utilised under the G-cloud agreement, with the supplier awarded providing the Google Workspace platform already so to ensure compatibility as well as a seamless changeover or disruption to supply Ancoris were awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014088-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £214,830 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014088-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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