Award

Tooling for Active Directory Back Up/Restore

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Tooling for Active Directory Back Up/Restore" project, led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, has reached the award stage. This process involved the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 30th April 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 8th March 2028. The total contract value amounts to £620,546.52. This tender, classified under the Information Technology Services category, was open to businesses capable of delivering services across various locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, specifically those with expertise in systems management and data restoration tools. Organisations like COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of well-established business well-suited to such projects. While the original tender was not marked specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, experienced firms in IT services could leverage opportunities like this to strengthen their portfolio and enter new markets globally. The call-off nature from a framework agreement highlights the potential for similar future opportunistic engagements, offering a stable platform for business expansion and development.

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Notice Title

Tooling for Active Directory Back Up/Restore

Notice Description

Tooling for Active Directory Back Up/Restore

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00440605-18bc-43de-97d4-daca76670bfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c879e89-07d9-404f-b0ed-657a041ef5aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,546 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£620,546 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 8 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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