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AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) 2025 - AWARD

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2025 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of AFI Office 365 Backup services for one year. This open procedure, classified under CPV codes 48822000 (Computer servers) and 72910000 (Computer back-up services), was conducted for the East of England region. The tender was awarded on 19 February 2025, with a contract period from 23 February 2025 to 22 February 2026. The submission deadline for this tender was 11:00 am on 5 February 2025, and clarification questions were due by 11:00 am on 3 February 2025. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract awarded to Etage Limited for the amount of £11,629.80 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer server and backup services, particularly those capable of meeting the technical requirements specified by Ipswich Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector IT services market. Suitable businesses are those with proven expertise in providing robust Office 365 backup solutions and an understanding of public procurement processes. The partnership with a reputable public entity like Ipswich Borough Council can enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of AFI Office 365 Backup (1 year). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am 5 February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 11am 3 February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5353a339-f66f-4993-a937-f2ca3927e8c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/858cfcb7-b747-440c-a467-a17263fce617
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,629 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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