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Barracuda Cloud Backup M365 - 3 years contract

ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM

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09 Sep 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

St Mary's University, Twickenham has procured a contract for "Barracuda Cloud Backup M365" services over a three-year period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The contract, valued at £49,500, focuses on providing unlimited storage and support for Microsoft 365 across 750 staff and 5,000 students. The procurement process was concluded on 9th September 2025 with the award to Information and Data Networks Supplies Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Bolton, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting software package and information systems, as well as system and support services and data storage services. It was conducted under a limited procurement method due to being a below-threshold opportunity, aiming to select the most suitable bidder for the project.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and cloud data services, particularly those capable of offering efficient backup and support solutions for educational institutions. Companies experienced in handling large-scale installations and those providing robust data protection services would find this contract advantageous. Businesses located in the IT and software service sectors are well-situated to compete, especially if they can demonstrate a strong track record with educational or public sector clients. Engaging in such contracts not only showcases a company's expertise but also solidifies its standing and credibility in managing substantial technological infrastructure for large user bases.

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Notice Title

Barracuda Cloud Backup M365 - 3 years contract

Notice Description

Barracuda Cloud to Cloud Backup - Microsoft 365 - 36 Months - Unlimited Storage - Support & Maintenance - x750 Staff & x 5000 Student- 3 years from 01/05/2025 to 30/04/2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059713
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055181-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72250000 - System and support services

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKENHAM
Postcode
TW1 4SX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
South Twickenham
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMATION AND DATA NETWORKS SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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