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Office 365 Backup

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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Award

28 May 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "Office 365 Backup," classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement followed a limited method through competitive quotation, aimed specifically for services, and had a tender period ending on 7th August 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £16,920, was published on 28th May 2025, with a contract period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. The process was in the award stage, with PMD Data Solutions Limited, an SME based in Leamington Spa, being the supplier.

This contract, focusing on IT software services, offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering cloud-based services and data management, which align with Office 365 backups. SMEs and organisations prioritising social value can benefit substantially from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and fostering relationships with established educational institutions. The suitability for SMEs and VCSEs underscores the inclusive approach, encouraging diverse business participation and innovation in the education sector's digital infrastructure enhancements.

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Notice Title

Office 365 Backup

Notice Description

2. OBJECTIVE 2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75d168d5-772a-4e72-a36f-4a8a372fe3ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26a6265-3e03-4392-93d8-8d4ccfbf855b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£16,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 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
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Daniel Dunbar
Contact Email
daniel.dunbar@ecservices.org.uk
Contact Phone
07593447384

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PMD DATA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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