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title: "Data Backup and Recovery"
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# Data Backup and Recovery

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d8c433a-914f-4459-97d2-683a05dd1f6b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Anglia Ruskin University seeking a managed backup service, titled "Data Backup and Recovery", as part of their efforts to replace an ageing backup system. The contract, valued at £405,525, is classified under backup or recovery software packages and is part of the services procurement category. The procurement method employed is selective, with the tender period having concluded on 29th June 2021, and the subsequent contract period commencing on 24th August 2021 and extending to 23rd August 2024. The primary location for service delivery is Chelmsford, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in managed backup solutions and cloud services. Companies with experience in providing similar support to educational institutions or large-scale organisations would be well-positioned to compete. Given the importance of data protection for Anglia Ruskin University, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and innovative solutions in backup and recovery will find this procurement process particularly advantageous for growth.

## Notice

ARU are seeking provision to replace their aging backup system. Currently the solution is a managed contract managed by a third party, we own the hardware and the responsibility of restoration and backups is the third party. This has worked well for the past 6-7 years and the hardware is due a refresh. The refresh of Hardware is to be included in the responses. ARU looked for response to propose the best and most appropriate solution for ARU and reserved the right to appoint the most appropriate Lot outcome for ARU: T20.29b Lot 2 Managed back up service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae8d106-2816-4b48-99ed-c666874f2826 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2021 - 23 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £685,891 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae8d106-2816-4b48-99ed-c666874f2826

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae8d106-2816-4b48-99ed-c666874f2826
  8th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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