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title: "Backup Platform Enhancement"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-01-26"
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# Backup Platform Enhancement

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ae67c3f-6925-4715-82ee-504edf8711b8

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for 'Backup Platform Enhancement'. This service procurement falls under the main procurement category of services within the networking software package industry. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period starting on December 8, 2023, and ending on December 7, 2026. The tender period ended on December 7, 2023. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT LTD for a value of £8,047,764.84.

This contract awarded by the Home Office for data security services presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the software and data security industry to compete and grow. Companies providing data security and networking software services tailored to large organisations would be well-suited to bid for such opportunities. Understanding the requirements and specifications outlined in the tender documents will be crucial for businesses looking to leverage this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The provision data security and ransomware services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0381d4d-1cc0-4d4a-9d73-ba204046ec24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2023 - 7 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,047,764 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2024 at 19:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0381d4d-1cc0-4d4a-9d73-ba204046ec24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0381d4d-1cc0-4d4a-9d73-ba204046ec24
  26th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e7cfe3a-a722-495e-ac7c-f20fe0eb19b2
  C23462 - Appendix A - Order Form ( and Call-Off Schedules)_Softcat - Redacted-Final

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