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Immutable storage requirement for AD & Entra Backups

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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01 Apr 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL UK Branch for the provision of immutable storage for Active Directory and Entra backups. This procurement process, classified under information technology services (CPV code 72222300), is part of the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework. The contract will span from 4th September 2024 to 3rd September 2027, with an estimated value of £100,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender stage has been completed. The award date is set for 20th September 2024, while the tender period ended on 1st August 2024. The project will be delivered within the United Kingdom, providing a secure and independent storage solution for vital Microsoft security features.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in information technology services and secure data storage solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete in similar tenders, benefiting from the structured and transparent procurement process. The competitive nature of the procurement method ensures that businesses with robust capabilities in cloud services and data security can thrive, leveraging the demand for specialised storage solutions in public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

Immutable storage requirement for AD & Entra Backups

Notice Description

The National Audit Office awarded a contract to Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL UK Branch using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework and the supplier will be providing an independent storage location is required for Microsoft security features. The contract will commence on Wednesday 4th September 2024 running for 3 years until Friday 3rd September 2027. The estimated contract value will be PS 100,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db71b6e1-73fd-4c66-9b99-d1a78f4e24b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149ee62e-1b0f-4c16-898b-13d9a3c435d6
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2027 2-3 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
ima orosei
Contact Email
ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 5343

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SARL, UK BRANCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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