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Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has awarded a contract for "Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity" solutions, involving near-end capabilities for Google and M365 services. The contract spans from 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2027 with Phoenix Software as the supplier, valued at £100,440. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category and utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Located in Portsmouth, this contract aligns with the strategic project underway in this region, positioned within the sub-central government classification.

This tender presents significant prospects for enterprises specialising in software solutions and information systems, especially those with expertise in cloud-based technologies and disaster recovery frameworks. With the procurement approach being direct and below threshold, large businesses capable of promptly delivering comprehensive business continuity support might find optimal growth opportunities to establish or strengthen partnerships in the public sector. Given its location in the United Kingdom, companies that are well-versed in serving educational institutions may find this contract particularly complimentary to their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Notice Description

The University requires near end capabilities for the backup , disaster recovery and Business continuity for Google and M365 and has awarded a 12 month contract to meet this specific need whilst a larger strategic project is underway.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06675d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021834-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,440 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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