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Ransomware Protection (Microsoft 365 Backup)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2024 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a new ransomware protection solution, specifically focusing on a secure, cloud-based backup for their Microsoft 365 tenancy. The tender, which falls under the software package and information systems category, was awarded to Crayon Limited for a contract value of £650,000. The process was conducted as a call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework (Ref Y23065) using a selective procurement method. The contract period starts on 1st December 2024 and ends on 30th November 2027, with relevant services to be provided in Winchester, England (postcode SO23 8UJ). Key dates included the tender period ending on 20th September 2024 and the award date being 22nd November 2024.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in cloud-based solutions and data security. SMEs were specifically considered suitable for this tender, indicating that smaller businesses with expertise in secure back-up and ransomware protection could find similar calls appealing in the future. Organisations providing software packages and information systems will find this type of tender relevant to their portfolio, highlighting the growing demand for advanced cybersecurity measures within public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Ransomware Protection (Microsoft 365 Backup)

Notice Description

A new secure cloud-based back-up solution for the HCC Microsoft 365 Tenancy to meet current and future actions from threat actors seeking to gain access to, and ransom Authority data. Additional information: This is a call off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework Ref Y23065

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3c056e-1193-4021-8367-517f1aa8d4ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAYON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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