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AvePoint M365 backup

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority within sub-central government, has concluded the procurement process for "AvePoint M365 backup" services. Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the university's procurement aimed to secure software supply services with Resilience Plus for a year starting in 2027. Trustmarque Solutions Limited, a supplier located in York, has been awarded the contract following a process initiated on 27th March 2026, with key dates including the contract period from 28th March to 29th March 2026. The procurement, which was completed through a method below the threshold, encompasses the UKK12 region under the services category with a final contract value of £101,376.86 gross.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software and IT service provision. Ideal candidates would include SMEs with expertise in software supply services, particularly those with capabilities in providing robust backup solutions for Microsoft 365 environments. The completed award underscores the demand for resilient IT solutions within the public authority sector, suggesting a potential avenue for companies to expand their service offerings regionally across the United Kingdom. Businesses seeking to engage with academic institutions or public authorities in similar contracts could leverage this procurement as a benchmark for entering this segment.

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Notice Title

AvePoint M365 backup

Notice Description

AvePoint M365 backup with Resilience Plus - Year 1 until 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034507-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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