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Provision of Microsoft 365 Backup Service

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft 365 Backup Service," awarding the contract to Bytes Software Services Limited. This direct award was facilitated through the KCS Commercial Service Group, Software Products and Associated Services Lot (Y203065). The contract, valued at £221,573.00, is set to run for three years from 14 April 2026 to 13 April 2029. This procurement involves software supply services, categorised under CPV code 72268000, and is aligned with the regional authority's needs based in Hull, United Kingdom. The process involved a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to specific legal and procedural frameworks set by CELEX:32014L0024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in software services, particularly those involved in cloud solutions and data protection. Enterprises of varying scale can benefit, especially those capable of offering comprehensive software supply solutions akin to the Microsoft 365 Backup Service offered by Bytes Software Services Limited. Businesses with the capacity for a direct award pathway, underpinned by established frameworks like KCS Commercial Service, will find such tenders advantageous. Engaging in similar contracts allows businesses to expand their footprint in the public sector and demonstrate capabilities in delivering essential services that support municipal IT infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft 365 Backup Service

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has directly awarded a contract, via the KCS Commercial Service Group, Software Products and Associated Services Lot (Y203065), to Bytes Software Services Limited (Company Number: 01616977) for a Microsoft 365 Backup Service (Keepit system) for a term of three years from 14 April 2026 to 13 April 2029 at a total cost of PS221,573.00.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hull City Council (The Authority) has directly awarded a contract, via the KCS Commercial Service Group, Software Products and Associated Services Lot (Y203065), to Bytes Software Services Limited (Company Number: 01616977) for a Microsoft 365 Backup Service (Keepit system) for a term of three years from 14 April 2026 to 13 April 2029 at a total cost of PS221,573.00.

Procurement Information

Direct award a contract, via the KCS Commercial Service Group, Software Products and Associated Services Lot (Y203065)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042207-2026
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

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£221,573 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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