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AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) - AWARD

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jan 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Ipswich Borough Council involves the award of a contract titled "AFI Office365 Backup (1 year)" in the industry category of computer back-up services and computer servers. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the process is now in the award stage. The contract, valued at £111,194.56, was awarded to Etage Limited. The procurement covers key services such as Email, SharePoint, One Drive, and Teams sites backup and will be implemented from 5th February 2024 until 10th February 2025. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 2nd February 2024.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT services, particularly those providing computer backup solutions. SMEs are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities due to the project’s suitability criteria that favour small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses with robust experience in managing and securing Office 365 services could benefit significantly from such contracts, leveraging their expertise to meet the ongoing digital needs of public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) - AWARD

Notice Description

The ICT team at Ipswich Borough Council are seeking to procure AFI Office365 Backup which will cover Email, SharePoint, One Drive and Teams sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce95da35-ae1c-4f40-8153-e692a43ea0ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97127803-dbaa-481f-87e7-c1c65cbe84fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,194 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 10 Feb 2025 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Field
Contact Email
louise.field@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473433903

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETAGE

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