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AvePoint Entra ID backup

MET OFFICE

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, operating as a public authority within the central government sector, initiated a procurement process for the backup of AvePoint Entra ID software. This tender was structured as a direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and pertains to the goods category, specifically highlighting software packages and information systems. The procurement process culminated in an award stage, which was marked as complete with a contract value of £26,130. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2027. The contract was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED, a large-scale supplier located in Hatfield, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT solutions and software package management. Companies capable of delivering high-quality backup solutions and information system services may find such contracts advantageous for business growth, especially those with experience in direct procurement methods. Given the scope and nature of the contract, large enterprises already engaged in software support and information system infrastructure are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AvePoint Entra ID backup

Notice Description

AvePoint Entra ID backup for a period of 16 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068963
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036982-2026
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
£26,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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