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26-21 Digital Backup and Restore Solution

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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27 May 2026 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed a procurement process for a "26-21 Digital Backup and Restore Solution" aimed at replacing its current platform nearing the end of its lifecycle. This project, classified under the software package and information systems category, was conducted through a mini-competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement - Digital Workplace Solutions 2. The procurement, which used a selective method within a framework agreement, saw Softcat Plc being awarded the contract valued at £1,516,119. The contract is set for the West Midlands region, United Kingdom, and is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026, with a completion date of 31st May 2031. The award was made on 20th May 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital backup and recovery solutions, particularly those capable of delivering secure, scalable, and modern services. The process could offer growth avenues for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, which were identified as suitable participants. Companies with capabilities in enhancing digital infrastructure and aligned with the goals of educational institutions could find this tender particularly advantageous, especially those with expertise in creating solutions within the framework of NHS Shared Business Services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26-21 Digital Backup and Restore Solution

Notice Description

The primary objective of this project was to procure and implement a modern, secure, and scalable backup and recovery solution to replace the University's existing platform, which is nearing the end of its contractual life. Mini Competition using NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement - Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ad34426-0cf0-454f-ac5d-ce17d83916b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebc340f-bb71-4587-9b5c-d2756b407972
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, VCSE
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
£1,516,119 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,516,119 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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