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# DR services

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fe67b5d-e4eb-4a6b-8f12-faaf2696a23c

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded the procurement process through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, to secure disaster recovery services. The contract, titled "DR services," falls under the information technology services category and is executed by Security Software Solutions Ltd. It aims to provide a comprehensive backup solution for the NAO's Microsoft service directory, EntraID, with the intent of a full system restoration if needed. This contract, valued at £108,000, began on 1st November 2025 and extends until 31st October 2027, with a potential 12-month extension option to 31st October 2028, within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on cloud-based IT solutions and disaster recovery services. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio in public sector collaborations, providing a stable revenue stream and enhancing its credentials within the technological industry. Companies with expertise in robust backup systems and experience in servicing governmental or similar entities would be well-positioned to compete and benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Security Software Solutions Ltd through Lot 2: Cloud Software under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework. The supplier will provide a backup solution for the NAO's core Microsoft service directory, EntraID. This solution must enable full restoration of the latest configuration in the event of a disaster, regardless of the cause. The contract commenced on Saturday, 1 November 2025 for an initial 2 years until Sunday 31 October 2027 with a 12 month optional extension until Tuesday, 31 October 2028 with the estimated contract value of PS108k (gross)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb13b39f-067f-47fc-ad27-e1e366c69274 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITY SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb13b39f-067f-47fc-ad27-e1e366c69274

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb13b39f-067f-47fc-ad27-e1e366c69274
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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