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title: "Ransomware Protection (Microsoft 365 Backup)"
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# Ransomware Protection (Microsoft 365 Backup)

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a49c2e4-e0ef-463c-99fa-b6e33df0fe75

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a new ransomware protection solution, specifically focusing on a secure, cloud-based backup for their Microsoft 365 tenancy. The tender, which falls under the software package and information systems category, was awarded to Crayon Limited for a contract value of £650,000. The process was conducted as a call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework (Ref Y23065) using a selective procurement method. The contract period starts on 1st December 2024 and ends on 30th November 2027, with relevant services to be provided in Winchester, England (postcode SO23 8UJ). Key dates included the tender period ending on 20th September 2024 and the award date being 22nd November 2024.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in cloud-based solutions and data security. SMEs were specifically considered suitable for this tender, indicating that smaller businesses with expertise in secure back-up and ransomware protection could find similar calls appealing in the future. Organisations providing software packages and information systems will find this type of tender relevant to their portfolio, highlighting the growing demand for advanced cybersecurity measures within public sector entities.

## Notice

A new secure cloud-based back-up solution for the HCC Microsoft 365 Tenancy to meet current and future actions from threat actors seeking to gain access to, and ransom Authority data. Additional information: This is a call off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework Ref Y23065

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3c056e-1193-4021-8367-517f1aa8d4ed |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3c056e-1193-4021-8367-517f1aa8d4ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3c056e-1193-4021-8367-517f1aa8d4ed
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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