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17 Jul 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed a procurement process for a cloud backup service, specifically Veeam Cloud Connect Backup with 1TB of storage and cloud backup immutability. The procurement title is "Cloud Backup - 1TB Storage," and it falls under the services industry category, particularly computer-related services. The contract was directly awarded under the "Below threshold - without competition" method, indicating a non-competitive process, on 17 July 2026. The supplier for this contract is Central Technology Limited, based in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 17 July 2026 to 16 July 2029, with the buying organisation located in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud computing and data storage services, particularly those with expertise in Veeam Cloud Connect. The procurement approach taken suggests that smaller suppliers who can successfully establish direct relationships with public authorities might find similar opportunities. Central Technology Limited, an SME, is an example of a business of suitable size and capability to provide niche services effectively in the public sector. Such contracts can foster growth by enhancing existing partnerships and showcasing capabilities for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Cloud Backup - 1TB Storage

Notice Description

Veeam Cloud Connect Backup (VM) Cloud Backup - 1TB Storage Cloud backup - Immutability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067798-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,016 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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