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title: "MS Azure Backup, Archive and DR Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2022-03-29"
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# MS Azure Backup, Archive and DR Services

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2391662d-3f50-4b01-a139-7130c88311a7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Historic England seeking a contract for "MS Azure Backup, Archive and DR Services" to ensure the protection, backup, restoration, archiving, and reporting of their data in the Microsoft Azure Cloud. This opportunity falls under the data storage services category and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 28th April 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 14th May 2022 for an initial term of 12 months, with the possibility of four additional extensions. The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, specifically Wiltshire, and the procurement follows an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data storage, disaster recovery, and database services to contribute to Historic England's operational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in cloud services, data management, and IT support are well-suited to compete, allowing them to potentially expand their client base and forge a long-term partnership with a significant public institution.

## Notice

To provide Historic England with a flexible, scalable and resilient MS Azure Support Service to protect, back-up, restore, archive and report on Historic England's data held in the Microsoft Azure Cloud. The Contract will be for a 12 month period commencing on 14th May 2022 and with an option to extend for four further 12 month periods. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10594e6b-6490-4292-922d-d0844c6b04ad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2022 - 13 May 2027 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10594e6b-6490-4292-922d-d0844c6b04ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10594e6b-6490-4292-922d-d0844c6b04ad
  29th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home

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