Tender

AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) 2025

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 10:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an AFI Office 365 Backup service for a duration of one year, commencing 10 February 2025 and concluding on 9 February 2026. This procurement, classified under the Computer servers and Computer back-up services categories, is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is expected to serve the Ipswich area, within the East of England. The tender process is currently active, with the final submission deadline set for 11am on 5 February 2025, and all clarification questions must be submitted by 11am on 3 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in backup solutions and data security. By participating in this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and secure a stable revenue stream for one year. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, making it ideal for companies ready to demonstrate their capabilities and grow their presence within the public sector. For more details, interested businesses should access the full tender documentation and express their interest promptly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) 2025

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of AFI Office 365 Backup (1 year). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am 5 February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 11am 3 February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: Information on the exact requirements and go live date are contained within the invitation to quote. Delivery Notes N/A Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e153922-e4c3-440d-a539-8909bf53bc44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63d6ec1-243d-40db-8b87-e737f9df22b2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Morley
Contact Email
karen.morley@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473433748

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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