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title: "365 Backups - Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687427"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-18"
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# 365 Backups - Market Research

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687427

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## Summary

The procurement process is being carried out by West Dunbartonshire Council in relation to the service category of market research for their 365 Backups requirement. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with relevant documentation available for interested parties. The key date for future notices is set for 23rd May 2022. Interested businesses can find more information on the council's official website and are encouraged to engage in this forthcoming opportunity to inform the Procurement Strategy.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in data management, backups, and market research strategies. Companies which can provide insights into current market conditions and best practices for cloud-based service solutions will be well-positioned to establish a relationship with West Dunbartonshire Council, potentially leading to further contracts as the procurement process advances.

## Notice

West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) is undertaking market research to inform the Procurement Strategy for WDC's 365 Backups requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to gather information which will be used to inform the procurement strategy for West Dunbartonshire Councils (WDC's) 365 Backups requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443891 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 May 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443891

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR443891&idx=1
  18th March 2022 - 365 Backups Market Research Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443891
  365 Backups - Market Research - West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) is undertaking market research to inform the Procurement Strategy for WDC's 365 Backups requirement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687427
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=687427

## Provenance

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