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CA17376 - DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution (Via YPO Framework Agreement 001126 The provision of Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions)

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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29 May 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

DN Colleges Group, based in Doncaster, England, completed a procurement process on 29th May 2026, awarding a contract for the provision of a backup and disaster recovery solution. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the backup or recovery software package. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC through an open procedure. Key protocol involved protecting the Colleges Group's Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, and VMware systems with disaster recovery functionality. The contract period spans from 14th July 2026 to 13th July 2029, with the value set at £298,025 GBP. The procurement stage is the award, marking the conclusion of this tender.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in data management, IT systems support, and cloud service provisions. Businesses capable of delivering robust data protection and disaster recovery solutions would find this contract beneficial, especially those with experience in developing storage and content management software. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, providing SMEs the chance to engage, reaching a wide geographical market, including key areas within the UK and British Overseas Territories. Such projects can enhance partnerships with educational institutions and increase service portfolios in the IT infrastructure field.

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Notice Title

CA17376 - DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution (Via YPO Framework Agreement 001126 The provision of Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions)

Notice Description

Provision of an enterprise backup and disaster recovery solution to protect DN Colleges Group's Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, VMware virtual machines and physical servers, including immutable storage capability, disaster recovery functionality and associated support services. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17376. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17376 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62f14062-c616-4aab-a24a-b828074f1e9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d219bd47-dc4d-4f12-a022-c444b2f6c2f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,025 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 2RF
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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