---
title: "SOL Memory Box 25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0678c2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# SOL Memory Box 25

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0678c2

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, is titled "SOL Memory Box 25" and falls within the services industry category. It involves providing a virtual storage solution that is safe and accessible, designed to store key moments and memories in one secure place while offering hosting, support, maintenance, and training. The contract was awarded on 31 March 2026, with the project set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with a possibility of a 24-month extension. Located in Solihull, West Midlands, this contract applies a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, primarily targeting computer archiving services and welfare services not delivered through residential institutions.

The awarded contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in digital storage and archiving services. The framework of the contract allows for a two-year period, encouraging sustained business development. Companies like VIRTUAL MEMORY BOX LIMITED, which is an SME operating in Gateshead, are well-suited to compete in these services due to their expertise in virtual memory solutions. The direct procurement approach streamlines the process, removing competition and thereby providing ideal conditions for businesses focused on niche service delivery to engage directly with public sector needs.

## Notice

Provide access to a virtual storage solution which is safe and accessible, ability to store key moments and memories all in one secure place. Service will also host, support, and provide maintenance to the storage and training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029520-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTUAL MEMORY BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72252000 - Computer archiving services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029520-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029520-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://virtualmemorybox.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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