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GB-Bristol: Veeam

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students is the buying organisation behind the procurement of Veeam licences, categorised under miscellaneous networking software packages in the services industry. This procurement, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, has reached the award stage as of 17 March 2026, with the contract set to begin on 30 March 2026 and conclude on 6 April 2027. The total value of the procurement is £15,294.60 GBP. Although specific procurement method details are not provided, this project represents a completed tender initiated by the Office for Students.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in networking software, particularly those capable of delivering specialised software solutions at scale. Despite the suitability criteria specifying non-inclusion for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises like Boxxe Limited, which is the awarded supplier, may find this contract an opportunity to collaborate with a significant public sector entity. Businesses positioned to deliver high-quality service within the specified contract period can benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Veeam

Notice Description

Veeam licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9d6d54f-ec1f-4b45-992a-66eda408cd63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3501e60-e11e-434b-a221-452d2a8b857d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,294 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,294 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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