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UOW971 - Hyperconverged Server & Software Solution - AWARD

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Buyer
University of Worcester
Supplier(s)
Softcat PLC
Value
£617,755.13
Duration
5 years
Topic
Software package and information systems
Published
3 July 2026
Source
uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

The University intends to transition from its existing traditional three-tier virtualisation environment to a hyperconverged solution that will deliver enhanced efficiency, streamline management, and expand automation and integration capabilities. This move is driven by the need to modernise the University's IT infrastructure in order to better support academic, administrative, and research initiatives. By adopting a hyperconverged platform, the University aims to reduce operational complexities, lower total cost of ownership, and improve scalability. The new system is expected to facilitate faster deployment of services, stronger data protection, and simplified maintenance processes. Additionally, this change positions the University to more effectively respond to evolving technological demands and ensure robust, future-proofed digital services for students, faculty, and staff alike.

Timeline

  1. Award date1 November 2025
  2. Award published3 July 2026
    Current notice
  3. Contract expiry date31 October 2030in 4 years

About the buyer

University of Worcester is a higher education institution that runs its own dedicated procurement function. A Head of Procurement leads the university's buying activity and sets its procurement strategy. Membership of the North West Universities Purchasing Consortium opens up Procurement England Limited's shared framework agreements. Further routes to market run through the Crown Commercial Service, ESPO and the Crescent Purchasing Consortium, each offering pre-negotiated agreements.

Over the past 5 years, most of University of Worcester's contract awards have been in business services, construction work and software and information systems.

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