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Veeam Data Platform

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the "Veeam Data Platform" under a direct procurement process categorised as below threshold and without competition. The procurement relates to services within the software configuration industry and involves licensing per backed-up server to establish a new environment. This process reached the award stage, with an active contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £27,924.68 excluding VAT, was signed on 1st April 2026 and awarded to TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, an SME based in York, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software services industry, particularly those specialising in configuration and licensing models, to explore strategic partnerships with public authorities like Somerset Council. Although the contract has been awarded without competition, firms with innovative solutions in data platform management stand to benefit from insights into potential market demand. SMEs with robust service offerings and competitive pricing models might be particularly well-positioned to offer future solutions for similar public projects or explore sub-contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Veeam Data Platform

Notice Description

A new licencing model where we licence per backed up server. Will need licences to start building the new environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030560-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72265000 - Software configuration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,924 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

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