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Netvault plus 26/27

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 07:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Netvault plus 26/27" was initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. This contract is focused on services within the software development sector, particularly for backup or recovery solutions. The contract is active with an award made to Quest Software International. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure, specifically a service contract awarded to the winner or one of the winners of a design contest, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract began on 20th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th May 2027. The delivery location for the services is within the region marked as UKF24, Northampton, UK.

This tender presents potential opportunities for software businesses specialising in backup or recovery solutions, as it requires a subscription for "Netvault backup services." Companies with expertise in software development services and who excel in delivering competitive pricing would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Large-scale enterprises, similar to Quest Software International, with capabilities to design innovative service solutions and effectively address public service technology demands, would find prospects for business growth through such tenders. The value of the contract stands at £87,465, underscoring the financial potential for businesses able to meet these requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Netvault plus 26/27

Notice Description

NETVAULT PLUS BACK END CAPACITY INCLUDING M365 ENTERPRISE PREMIER TERM LICENSE/MAINT PACK Start Date: 20/5/2026 End Date: 19/5/2027

Procurement Information

below threshold procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035856-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,465 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEST SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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