---
title: "Backup as a Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000662145"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2021-07-29"
---

# Backup as a Service

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000662145

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has completed a procurement process for "Backup as a Service" under the Scottish Government Cloud Services framework. This contract, valued at £260,386, was awarded to iomart Group Plc on 28 July 2021, following the open procurement method. The service will be delivered in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the procurement process has been finalised without any competitive bids submitted, indicating a direct award situation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and cloud services industry, particularly those specialising in data storage solutions and management services. Companies that offer comprehensive backup solutions, especially those experienced with government frameworks, would be well-positioned to respond to future requests for proposals or similar tenders. The contract's stipulation for a minimum storage capacity suggests potential for scalable solutions, which can attract businesses aiming for long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

This is a direct award from the Scottish Government Cloud Services framework for the supply of Backup as a Service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award from the Scottish Government Cloud Services Framework for Backup as a Service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. It includes a minimum 80TB with the ability to increase during the contract term if required. It also includes the cost of storage and licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422518 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,386 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IOMART GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422518
  Backup as a Service - This is a direct award from the Scottish Government Cloud Services framework for the supply of Backup as a Service to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662145

## Provenance

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