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ESCC Immutable Backup Expansion

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ESCC Immutable Backup Expansion" was managed by East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, England. This contract, classified under the CPV code 48710000 for Backup or recovery software packages, reached the award stage on 18th December 2025. The selective procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 31st December 2025 to 30th July 2029, and the project is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £53,759.18, and the contract has been awarded to Insight Direct UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT solutions and software development. The framework agreement structure favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering them a chance to compete for future expansions in similar projects. Companies with expertise in backup or recovery software can leverage this opportunity for growth, as the contract entails an extension of existing services, potentially leading to further business and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC Immutable Backup Expansion

Notice Description

Additional capacity expansion licences for existing Immutable Backup system,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a6f1ab8-f503-4f79-b077-69484340a11c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05b394e-8210-4a6b-b5c4-6804747eceb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,759 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,759 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Jul 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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