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AvePoint M365 Cloud Backup

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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04 Feb 2026 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of AvePoint M365 Cloud Backup, conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, has reached the award stage. The process involves the supply of software-related services under the industry category of services, with a focus on Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 environments. The contract has been awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, following a selective procurement method that utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is set at GBP 494,829.39, with a duration from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The services will support NHS Blood and Transplant at their location in Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, particularly those with expertise in backup and recovery services for Microsoft platforms. Large scale enterprises in the software-related services industry could benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities within the public sector, given the specific requirements outlined and the contract value. Although this particular contract is not targeted towards SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), companies in the IT support or cloud service fields would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence and establishing long-term contracts with public health organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AvePoint M365 Cloud Backup

Notice Description

Provision of AvePoint Cloud Backup as a managed SaaS solution to support NHS Blood and Transplant's Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 environments, including licensing, system availability, and support services to ensure continuity of backup and recovery for SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and Dynamics data. Additional information: Provision of AvePoint Cloud Backup as a managed SaaS solution to support NHS Blood and Transplant's Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 environments, including licensing, system availability, and support services to ensure continuity of backup and recovery for SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and Dynamics data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f82f97d-4859-4bab-8957-2d3f8bffeb81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a22ba2e-0d5a-4e43-b476-621db32082a5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£489,216 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£494,829 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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