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Entra ID backup service

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has successfully completed the procurement process for an Entra ID backup service, resulting in the award of a contract to Security Software Solutions Ltd. This procurement falls under the Information Technology services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The contract was awarded on 6th January 2026, with the service starting on 15th January 2026 and concluding on 14th January 2030. The total estimated contract value, including VAT, is £50,400.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services. By participating in framework agreements such as GCloud, businesses can enhance their market presence and credibility. Companies with expertise in providing robust and secure backup solutions for software applications, particularly within the public sector, would find such contracts to be a promising avenue for expansion and long-term collaboration.

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Notice Title

Entra ID backup service

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Security Software Solutions Ltd using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The supplier will providing the NAO with a subscription for Keepit to backup Microsoft Entra ID. The contract will commence on Thursday 15th January 2026, for four years ending on Monday 14th January 2030. The estimated total contract value, inclusive of VAT, is up to PS50,400.00 over the four-year duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0da79cf-1869-4ab6-a05c-d24965d70b03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9301a5-2f8a-4a3f-87c1-5fb99760ed47
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
SME

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
£50,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SECURITY SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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