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Backup and Disaster Recovery Services - (South Lakes)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Kendal, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for Backup and Disaster Recovery Services tailored for the South Lakes ICT infrastructure. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified below the threshold and without competition, under the legal basis outlined by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded on 4th December 2025 and commenced on 1st January 2026, with a duration of two years, and an option for a 12-month renewal. This project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with delivery focussed in the UKD1 region.

This tender enables opportunities for business growth by securing critical ICT infrastructure services, vital for organisations aiming to ensure robust data protection and recovery solutions. It presents lucrative prospects, especially for small and medium enterprises specialising in IT solutions within the software and information systems industry. The successful bidder, I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Chester Le Street, secured the contract valued at approximately £65,301.80, with potential extension values for the original term. Businesses with expertise in disaster recovery and backup services would find such opportunities ideal for expanding their market presence while fostering long-term collaborations with government authorities.

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Notice Title

Backup and Disaster Recovery Services - (South Lakes)

Notice Description

Procurement of back up and disaster recovery services for South Lakes ICT infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067327
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026991-2026
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
SME

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
£65,301 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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