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Microsoft 365 protection M365 Backup _ Keepit

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Microsoft 365 protection M365 Backup _ Keepit, led by the University of Derby, is focused on the software package and information systems industry. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, which culminated in an awarding stage on 19th June 2025. The contract period spans from 10th August 2025 to 9th August 2028, with the services being delivered in Derby, England, under the classification ID 48000000. The total contract value amounts to £313,560, and the procurement process supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although it is not suitable for VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software products and associated services, particularly those with experience in Microsoft 365 solutions. The framework approach may benefit SMEs, enabling them to join competitive consortia or act independently. As the buying organisation is the University of Derby, businesses with a portfolio in educational and institutional software solutions might find it advantageous to engage in this procurement process to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with academic institutions. Phoenix Software, identified as the large supplier already awarded, indicates that operators from similar industry scales could also stand a competitive chance in business alignment with the university's service needs.

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Notice Title

Microsoft 365 protection M365 Backup _ Keepit

Notice Description

Direct award through: KCS _ Procurement Services Software Products and Associated Services Y23065 Microsoft 365 protection M365 Backup _ Keepit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0f0ba89-46bb-47df-b165-52ce2fc1e892
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba185c9-5797-4afb-b5ed-8e6f397bbe0e
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£313,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01332 591094

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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