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Microsoft 365 backup solution

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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09 Apr 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, based in Taunton, England, recently awarded a contract titled "Microsoft 365 backup solution," focused on the services industry category of backup or recovery software development. The procurement process was initiated under a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24th March 2025, with the contract period slated to commence on 25th March 2025 and end on 24th March 2028. This project aims to ensure disaster recovery and business continuity for artifacts stored in the M365 tenant, with a substantial contract value of GBP 20,753,064.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in software development, particularly in backup or recovery solutions, to demonstrate their capabilities and contribute to an extensive project that promises consistent and long-term engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow and establish market presence can particularly benefit, as the UK Hydrographic Office specifically suited this procurement to include such entities. The awarded supplier for this contract is AvePoint UK Ltd, a firm capable of meeting the rigorous demands and ensuring high-quality delivery for the duration of the contract.

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Notice Title

Microsoft 365 backup solution

Notice Description

To maintain continuity of backups, ensure disaster recovery and business continuity of artifacts stored in M365 tenant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3f5ac4f-c56d-4d7d-accd-a2c3c5816a16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6cdcb8-b1c0-4f08-be05-bcfe2e00bdab
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,753,064 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,753,064 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2028 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
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVEPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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