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M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council recently completed the procurement process for an M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup Solution, awarded to AvePoint UK Ltd. The contract, proceeding through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), commenced on 20th April 2026 and will run until 19th April 2027, with a potential extension for another year. The procurement, classified under the industry category of backup or recovery software, is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom, and carries a total awarded value of £245,945. The tender was in the award stage as of 30th April 2026, with the award officially active from 15th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in secure, automated backup solutions aligned with public sector cyber resilience standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on offering cloud-based backup and recovery services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft 365 and EntraID environments, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can foster business growth by expanding service portfolios and strengthening relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup Solution

Notice Description

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, for an immutable SaaS-based backup and recovery solution (Microsoft 365 and EntraID) for a term of 1-year with an option to extend for a further 12 month period (1+1). The solution must provide secure, automated, and auditable backup capabilities aligned to recognised public sector cyber resilience expectations such as the NCSC/CAF for Local Government. Total awarded value includes potential extension costs and potential additional costs as set out in the Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c101eb-c180-4649-82dd-00f58f4b6f5c
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
£245,945 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,945 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVEPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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