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Provision of a Back Up Solution

DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Digital Health & Care Wales has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of a backup solution, with the contract awarded to Phoenix Software. This procurement falls under the category of IT services, particularly consulting, software development, internet, and support. The buying organisation, located in Cardiff, aimed to consolidate all backup solutions into a single, managed platform, emphasising ransomware protection and cloud-based solutions. The contract was signed on 29th January 2026, marking the award stage in the procurement process. The process saw interest from four bidders, demonstrating the competitive nature of the tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, specifically those with capabilities in providing comprehensive backup and recovery systems. Firms that can integrate cloud-based solutions with on-premises systems while offering robust security against cyber threats would find such contracts highly beneficial for growth. The opportunity to work with a technologically driven organisation like Digital Health & Care Wales can bolster a company's portfolio, enhance its market reputation, and create further avenues in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Back Up Solution

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to consolidate all backup solutions into a single, fully managed platform which is capable of protecting a broad range of systems.Digital Health and Care WALES ("DHCW") Commercial Services have had a provision to secure a New Back Up Solution which will provide SaaS solution to ensure evergreen capability for both recovery and backup. The contract also needs to deliver a cloud-based solution with on-premises systems. The deliverable also needs to have strong focus on ransomware protection whilst minimising recovery time in the event of a cyber-attack. Whilst the solution also scan for backups for malware at the point of backup.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161319
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161319
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES
Contact Name
Rhian Sadler
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920500500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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