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FCDO M365 Backup

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Nov 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, England, has completed a procurement process for the "FCDO M365 Backup" service, part of the software package and information systems industry. This selective procurement, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, was concluded on 3 November 2025, with the award made to AvePoint UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £547,008, spans from 10 October 2025 to 10 October 2026, covering various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering backup solutions for Microsoft 365. Although the procurement method was selective and targeted large, established suppliers, innovative businesses that maintain proximity to public sector frameworks could find avenues for future collaborations and contracts. Companies aiming to strengthen their presence in both domestic and international markets can view such projects as a precedent for operational excellence and reputation-building.

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Notice Title

FCDO M365 Backup

Notice Description

Provision of M365 backup

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98470a62-7cbe-4b12-b907-5f2405260ece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93b63fd-dc9f-40d4-bb66-545753fb12e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£547,008 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£547,008 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2026 1-2 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVEPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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