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14 Jul 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Microsoft Backup Solution." This contract, classified under the "Database and operating software package" industry category, was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. It encompasses various locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement process culminated in the award stage, with the contract period starting on 26th June 2026 and concluding on 25th June 2027. The total value of the contract is £336,312, and AvePoint UK Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services. Companies experienced in providing backup solutions, particularly those with a focus on Microsoft 365, would find themselves particularly well-suited for similar contracts. SMEs were considered suitable for this tender, particularly if they are capable of delivering high-quality solutions under a framework agreement. Such contracts offer avenues for expanding market reach and establishing a foothold in public sector services, enabling businesses to leverage technology demand in various geographical locations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Backup Solution

Notice Description

Implementation of a Microsoft 365 backup solution to provide automated, scheduled backup and recovery capabilities for all major M365 applications in use in DBT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4650eb69-3673-4bc9-bac1-99b4a8919993
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c1c9d3-6d3b-4020-a001-94caef99c13e
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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,312 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,312 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVEPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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