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Back-up as a service

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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01 May 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has conducted a procurement process for "Back-up as a Service," focusing on operating systems, with the procurement being at the award stage. This service aims to back up data from the MCA's Office 365 tenant. The procurement was executed through a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework, specifically for Technology Products and Associated Services 2, and was open to all Lot 3 suppliers. The successful supplier, Centerprise International Limited, will deliver the service commencing from 19th November 2025, with the contract spanning until 18th November 2028. The tender process is described as selective, implying a call-off method from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technology services, including operating systems and data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this opportunity, highlighting a potential niche for smaller businesses within the tech industry aiming to expand through government contracts. The international scope of delivery, spanning regions such as the Channel Islands, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories, alongside the substantial contract value of £71,928, underscores attractive prospects for businesses aiming to broaden their market influence.

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Notice Title

Back-up as a service

Notice Description

Backup Service to backup data from MCAs Office 365 tenant. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework (Technology Products and Associated Services 2), open to all Lot 3 suppliers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34387bc6-6493-4472-8e68-e0695bd095f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ebcc82-7cc1-4873-98ed-d1ec0d76ab71
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

48620000 - Operating systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,928 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2028 3-4 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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