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Microsoft Office 365 cloud backup and archiving solution

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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30 Jul 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has successfully concluded a procurement process for a Microsoft Office 365 cloud backup and archiving solution aimed at safeguarding ACE network drives, Teams files, and Azure information. The procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition. This award falls under the services category and is targeted at providing computer backup services. The contract, awarded to NG-IT Limited, is active and runs from 13th May 2025 to 12th May 2028. The entire procurement process has been completed, with the contract having been signed on 7th May 2025. Located in Manchester, the Arts Council of England serves as a central government public authority. The gross value of the contract is £57,000, and the project is situated in the United Kingdom.

Businesses in the IT support and data management sector, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find similar opportunities for growth in public sector contracts targeting backup and archiving solutions. NG-IT Limited, an SME based in Manchester, exemplifies how similar businesses can leverage their specialised expertise to secure contracts with a central government entity. This contract demonstrates a growing demand for IT services that ensure data security and compliance with legal requirements, offering numerous opportunities for providers with competitive technical solutions in the digital safeguarding space. With the procurement completed, businesses should position themselves for future tenders that could require technological innovation and reliability in data management services.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Office 365 cloud backup and archiving solution

Notice Description

Microsoft Office 365 cloud backup and archiving solution which backs up all ACE network drive, Teams files and Azure information To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=969729814

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056998
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044505-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 12 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
IT
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
0161 934 4317

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NG-IT

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