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Disaster Recovery & Backup

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED

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29 Oct 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes Limited has completed a procurement process for "Disaster Recovery & Backup" services under the direct procurement method. This contract, classified in the goods industry category, involves the provision of disaster recovery and backup functions and licensing, specifically focused on backup or recovery software packages. The procurement was part of a below-threshold, no-competition process, resulting in an active contract with Softcat PLC. The contract commenced on 2nd October 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st October 2026, catering to the UK's South West region from Plymouth, United Kingdom.

This procurement provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those offering disaster recovery and backup software packages. Given the nature of the contract with emphasis on software provision, businesses similar to Softcat PLC, which is a large-scale supplier, can benefit and position themselves for future collaborations. Companies engaging in software and IT infrastructure, particularly within the public sector, stand to leverage growth opportunities by enhancing their presence and offerings in similar markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disaster Recovery & Backup

Notice Description

Provision of disaster recovery and backup functions and licensing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d63e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069376-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pch.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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