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Cohesity M365 DataProtect Delivered as a Service

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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01 Oct 2026 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Citizen Housing Group Limited procured a managed Microsoft 365 backup and data-protection service for use across the organisation. The service is intended to protect Microsoft environments and support data resilience, recovery, security and compliance. This is a cloud-delivered, managed data-protection requirement rather than a purchase of standalone backup software. Delivery is in the West Midlands. The work falls within IT services for backup and recovery software (CPV 48710000), with the emphasis on operating and providing the service across the housing organisation.

The procurement is complete and Insight Direct (UK) Ltd was selected for the contract. The award was made on 1 June 2026, at a value of £420,000. The contract runs from 18 June 2026 to 17 June 2029. The estimated procurement range was £400,000 to £450,000. The requirement was competed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 20 May 2026 at 12:00. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No lot breakdown or evaluation criteria are recorded in the procurement details.

This award shows demand from Citizen Housing Group for an organisation-wide, managed Microsoft 365 backup and data-protection service. Suppliers seeking to compete when this requirement next comes to market would need to demonstrate that they can deliver and operate the service across a sizeable organisation, protect Microsoft data, and support dependable recovery, security and compliance. Credible providers are likely to combine Microsoft environment expertise with managed-service delivery and clear arrangements for resilience and recovery. The selected supplier was a large provider, but the procurement was marked as suitable for SMEs, indicating that smaller specialists may also be relevant where they can meet the service-wide operational requirements. The route used was a framework call-off, so relevant framework access and the ability to compete through that route would matter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cohesity M365 DataProtect Delivered as a Service

Notice Description

Provision of Cohesity M365 Data Protect Delivered as a Service across the organisation, The service was procured to provide a managed backup and data protection solution for Microsoft environments, supporting the organisation's requirements for data resilience, recovery, security and compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ae84f2c-4025-413a-bbfd-7818f1f09d40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2f624a-785d-4faf-bfc6-071e73f49bf0
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2029 3-4 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
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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