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Provision of a Remote Backup Solution For Schools and Academies

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Leicestershire County Council focuses on the provision of a Remote Backup Solution for Schools and Academies. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically within consulting, software development, internet and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement has been completed, with the award published on 6th June 2025, and the contract awarded to REDSTOR LIMITED effective from 1st November 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the process having commenced earlier, as indicated by the tender period ending on 31st October 2023. The delivery will be executed across England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for SMEs specialised in IT services, as the buying organisation, Leicestershire County Council, has indeed engaged a smaller enterprise in this instance. Businesses possessing expertise in software solutions, particularly those offering cloud backup services, stand to benefit from similar contract opportunities. With Leicestershire County Council’s focus on educational institutions, suppliers that can provide scalable and reliable backup solutions tailored for the specific needs of schools and academies will be particularly well-suited to succeed in such tenders, thereby driving business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Remote Backup Solution For Schools and Academies

Notice Description

Provision of a Remote Backup Solution For Schools and Academies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd95f62d-0955-4011-9f21-0db1288089e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e2c62c-db59-4581-90e5-45d0ddca1bad
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,014 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDSTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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