Planning

CWC26045MW - Microsoft 365 Backup

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Microsoft 365 backup solution. This process involves a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to explore available solutions for backing up and restoring data within Microsoft 365 services, such as Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platforms, and Entra ID. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to software packages and information technology services, and is set to be implemented in the UK region (UKG). Interested suppliers have until 12 Noon on 25th June 2026 to complete and submit the PME questionnaire, as part of understanding market capabilities and supplier interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in data backup and protection solutions compliant with GDPR and Data Protection regulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract is planned to start on 1st October 2026 and may extend until 30th September 2030, offering a sustained business growth opportunity for suitable suppliers who can deliver a robust and compliant backup solution for Microsoft 365 services.

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Notice Title

CWC26045MW - Microsoft 365 Backup

Notice Description

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for a Microsoft 365 online services backup solution. The PME will provide an opportunity for Wolverhampton City Council (WCC) to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market. Wolverhampton City Council are looking for a Microsoft 365 online services backup solution. The product is intended to backup and provide restore capabilities for the below M365 products and services. Exchange online Teams Share Point One Drive Power Platforms Entra ID The product must have capabilities for immediate restoration of data. Our current email retention policy is 2 years and all emails must be held for this period of time within the solution. We need to be able to specify different retention periods based on either the M365 technology used or the user account. All storage of data must be carried out in accordance with current GDPR and Data Protection 2018 rules. If you would like to participate, please complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire which is available using the following link www.wolverhamptontenders.com The closing date for submission is 12 Noon 25th June 2026.

Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for a Microsoft 365 online services backup solution. The PME will provide an opportunity for Wolverhampton City Council (WCC) to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market. Wolverhampton City Council are looking for a Microsoft 365 online services backup solution. The product is intended to backup and provide restore capabilities for the below M365 products and services. Exchange online Teams Share Point One Drive Power Platforms Entra ID The product must have capabilities for immediate restoration of data. Our current email retention policy is 2 years and all emails must be held for this period of time within the solution. We need to be able to specify different retention periods based on either the M365 technology used or the user account. All storage of data must be carried out in accordance with current GDPR and Data Protection 2018 rules. If you would like to participate, please complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire which is available using the following link www.wolverhamptontenders.com The closing date for submission is 12 Noon 25th June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052906-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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