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Automated Backup of Office 365 services and Dynamics 365

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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02 Apr 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process titled "Automated Backup of Office 365 services and Dynamics 365." This contract, under the industry category of computer network and back-up services, was initiated as a direct award and valued at £37,791. The procurement process saw the contract awarded to AvePoint UK Ltd, an SME, on 12 March 2025, with the contract period commencing on 15 March 2025 and concluding on 14 March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on automated backup solutions for Office 365 and Dynamics 365. SMEs with expertise in computer network services and backup solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The involvement of AvePoint UK Ltd, a London-based SME, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure noteworthy contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Automated Backup of Office 365 services and Dynamics 365

Notice Description

To provide automated backup of Office 365 services and Dynamics 365 for PHSO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57414812-af5d-41ba-aa0b-69a3cf26f807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d32dab5-a1fa-4cf3-a73e-191e16002091
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,791 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,791 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2026 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVEPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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