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Secondary Backup Solution

ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE

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19 Dec 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Secondary Backup Solution" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). This contract provides for an enhanced secondary third-party service to manage immutable backups. The procurement method employed was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project's coverage spans England, Scotland, and Wales, with a contract period running from 10th December 2025 to 9th December 2028. The procurement stage is award, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC on 21st November 2025, for the total value of £505,412.34.

The deployment of a secondary backup solution presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for entities in the IT services sector capable of delivering robust data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the project particularly suitable given its focus on specialised, high-reliability backup services. With Softcat PLC, a large-scale service provider, as the awarded supplier, there are potential subcontracting or partnership opportunities for SMEs aiming to expand their reach in IT support services, thus promoting business growth and fostering industry collaboration.

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Notice Title

Secondary Backup Solution

Notice Description

Provision of an enhanced secondary 3rd party service which provides for immutable backups

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36c828b0-3191-4129-a864-8dfe346b1db3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad51111-9194-44d5-aa11-aae8b0e50a6d
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£505,412 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£505,412 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 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
ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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