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Veeam Backup

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council, located in Essex, UK, recently completed a procurement process for the "Veeam Backup" project, concerning the backup of operational and infrastructure servers. The procurement was categorised under the 'goods' industry, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. The process culminated in an award on 5th February 2026. The contract was awarded to RICOH UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Northampton. The procurement method was below threshold, with specific details remaining unspecified. The related procurement stage, primarily focusing on the contract award, commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is expected to conclude on 10th April 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those providing backup solutions. The successful bidder, RICOH UK LIMITED, highlights the potential for other similar large-scale enterprises to engage in such contracts to further business growth. The contract value of £40,805.24 emphasises the scale of investment available in public IT infrastructure projects, making it an appealing prospect for companies with relevant expertise, especially those looking to partner with public-sector entities like sub-central government authorities. Such tenders not only provide financial growth prospects but also facilitate the strengthening of public-private sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Veeam Backup

Notice Description

Backup of Operational and Infrastructure servers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06488b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,004 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 10 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stevemccartney@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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