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CloudCover M365 Backup 26/27

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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16 Jul 2026 at 08:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) involves the award of a contract titled "CloudCover M365 Backup 26/27." This process, categorized under IT services, focuses on providing end-to-end protection for Microsoft 365 data. Based in Manchester, this procurement reached the award stage on 16 July 2026, with a contract period set from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as the value was below the threshold, making it a streamlined contract awarding process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT service sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Although the procurement was undertaken without competition and awarded to virtualDCS Ltd, businesses of various sizes, especially SMEs, can find similar opportunities beneficial to expand their reach and grow their clientele within the public sector. Contracts like these are ideal for well-suited firms in the tech and IT infrastructure space capable of delivering comprehensive data protection solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CloudCover M365 Backup 26/27

Notice Description

End-to-end protection for Microsoft 365 data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067026-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUALDCS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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