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CloudCover M365 Back-up Renewal

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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29 Jan 2026 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE) has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a Cloud-based Disaster Recovery solution, titled "CloudCover M365 Back-up Renewal". This procurement falls under the industry category of IT software packages and serves the regions of North West and London in the United Kingdom. Conducted via a direct procurement method as a single tender action due to the necessity for continuity of supply, the process has progressed to the awarding stage. The awarded contract, valued at £32,250, commences on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st August 2026. The award date was 1st July 2025, with the announcement published on 29th January 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide disaster recovery services. Virtual Data Centre Services Ltd (virtualDCS), a supplier with SME credentials, was the successful bidder, reflecting the opportunity for smaller firms to engage in public sector projects that require specialised IT solutions supporting critical organisational operations. Businesses experienced in delivering reliable, cloud-based data recovery services could enhance their portfolio and strengthen their market position by engaging in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CloudCover M365 Back-up Renewal

Notice Description

NICE requires a Cloud-based Disaster Recovery solution that offers comprehensive protection: ensuring that in the event of an incident business data can be restored quickly and the organisation can be up and running within minutes. This is a direct award as continuity of the current supply is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b880079-d2f6-4bc8-833e-2a2e5e8651a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fb0781-cf06-4a40-a345-b1e3f8f1572b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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 INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Virtual Data Centre Services Ltd (virtualDCS)

Further Information

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