---
title: "Cloud Storage Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051fbf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Cloud Storage Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051fbf

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is planning a procurement process for cloud storage services, specifically tailored for research and education purposes. The contract notice, tagged as planning, was issued on 23rd May 2025, with the formal communication expected by 30th June 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is planned to commence from 1st August 2025, with an initial contract period extending until 31st July 2028. Located in Plymouth, Devon, UK, this procurement is above the threshold and involves a framework agreement under the OCRE 2024 cloud framework, highlighting an optional publication as per the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data storage services. It is particularly suited for companies with expertise in providing cloud solutions for educational institutions, considering the ongoing use of the OCRE framework. Companies capable of delivering innovative cloud storage solutions that enhance research and educational outcomes will find this competitive tender promising. As the framework has renewal options, businesses have the potential for long-term engagement and collaboration with the University of Plymouth, fostering sustainable growth in the cloud technology sector.

## Notice

Open Cloud for Research and Education Cloud Storage Services - Intention to use OCRE 2024 cloud framework More details available on: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/ocre-cloud-framework The University understands that Pipeline Notices for Awards under a framework are not a requirement of the Procurement Act 2023, however this is being published on an optional basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025461-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 07:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025461-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025461-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jisc.ac.uk/ocre-cloud-framework
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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