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Data Backup Solution

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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27 Jan 2026 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process for the provision of a data backup solution under the title "Data Backup Solution." The procurement fell under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with the service to be delivered in Exeter, England. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st December 2025, and the contract period is set to run from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2028. This contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to Softcat Plc and is specified as suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering data backup services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. With the procurement now in the award stage, companies in the software industry could leverage such contracts as a means to expand their business portfolio, providing strategic solutions to major public service entities like the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Backup Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a data backup solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-593e2fc1-2d3d-4552-808c-70de29db3243
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c660f487-2148-4436-8959-b52e800b6be2
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2028 1-2 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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