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DR services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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10 Nov 2025 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded the procurement process through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, to secure disaster recovery services. The contract, titled "DR services," falls under the information technology services category and is executed by Security Software Solutions Ltd. It aims to provide a comprehensive backup solution for the NAO's Microsoft service directory, EntraID, with the intent of a full system restoration if needed. This contract, valued at £108,000, began on 1st November 2025 and extends until 31st October 2027, with a potential 12-month extension option to 31st October 2028, within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on cloud-based IT solutions and disaster recovery services. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio in public sector collaborations, providing a stable revenue stream and enhancing its credentials within the technological industry. Companies with expertise in robust backup systems and experience in servicing governmental or similar entities would be well-positioned to compete and benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DR services

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Security Software Solutions Ltd through Lot 2: Cloud Software under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework. The supplier will provide a backup solution for the NAO's core Microsoft service directory, EntraID. This solution must enable full restoration of the latest configuration in the event of a disaster, regardless of the cause. The contract commenced on Saturday, 1 November 2025 for an initial 2 years until Sunday 31 October 2027 with a 12 month optional extension until Tuesday, 31 October 2028 with the estimated contract value of PS108k (gross)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb13b39f-067f-47fc-ad27-e1e366c69274
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
ima orosei
Contact Email
ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 5343

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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