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Provision of Veeam Backup Software and Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the provision of Veeam Backup Software and Support. This procurement falls under the industry category of Backup or Recovery Software Packages and is classified under CPV code 48710000. Located at Concept House, Cardiff Road in Newport, United Kingdom, the IPO has conducted this procurement process using a selective method by calling-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £275,397, covers a period from 18th March 2026 to 17th March 2029. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the relevant award notice published on 26th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and support services, particularly for SMEs. Companies with expertise in backup and recovery solutions will find this contract conducive for business growth, leveraging their capabilities to maintain and support critical data infrastructures. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to establish strong partnerships with government bodies like the IPO and gain valuable experience in handling large-scale software service contracts, effectively positioning themselves for future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Veeam Backup Software and Support

Notice Description

for the supply of Veeam backup software licences (renewal of 80 packs of 10 = 800 nodes) and associated maintenance/support to ensure continuity of our business critical backup and recovery capability across the IPO's virtual estate and on premises data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c619ffae-98d9-4238-b4a4-c75ffc19dc88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7d244f-2510-49fe-85c6-4a6f013b5f1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£275,397 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,397 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2029 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF ROAD
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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