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title: "AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) 2025"
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buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) 2025

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e153922-e4c3-440d-a539-8909bf53bc44

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## Summary

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an AFI Office 365 Backup service for a duration of one year, commencing 10 February 2025 and concluding on 9 February 2026. This procurement, classified under the Computer servers and Computer back-up services categories, is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is expected to serve the Ipswich area, within the East of England. The tender process is currently active, with the final submission deadline set for 11am on 5 February 2025, and all clarification questions must be submitted by 11am on 3 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in backup solutions and data security. By participating in this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and secure a stable revenue stream for one year. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, making it ideal for companies ready to demonstrate their capabilities and grow their presence within the public sector. For more details, interested businesses should access the full tender documentation and express their interest promptly.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of AFI Office 365 Backup (1 year). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am 5 February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 11am 3 February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: Information on the exact requirements and go live date are contained within the invitation to quote. Delivery Notes N/A Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63d6ec1-243d-40db-8b87-e737f9df22b2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 72910000 - Computer back-up services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63d6ec1-243d-40db-8b87-e737f9df22b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63d6ec1-243d-40db-8b87-e737f9df22b2
  29th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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