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title: "CloudCover M365 Back-up Renewal"
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# CloudCover M365 Back-up Renewal

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b880079-d2f6-4bc8-833e-2a2e5e8651a9

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## Summary

The NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE) has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a Cloud-based Disaster Recovery solution, titled "CloudCover M365 Back-up Renewal". This procurement falls under the industry category of IT software packages and serves the regions of North West and London in the United Kingdom. Conducted via a direct procurement method as a single tender action due to the necessity for continuity of supply, the process has progressed to the awarding stage. The awarded contract, valued at £32,250, commences on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st August 2026. The award date was 1st July 2025, with the announcement published on 29th January 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide disaster recovery services. Virtual Data Centre Services Ltd (virtualDCS), a supplier with SME credentials, was the successful bidder, reflecting the opportunity for smaller firms to engage in public sector projects that require specialised IT solutions supporting critical organisational operations. Businesses experienced in delivering reliable, cloud-based data recovery services could enhance their portfolio and strengthen their market position by engaging in such procurement processes.

## Notice

NICE requires a Cloud-based Disaster Recovery solution that offers comprehensive protection: ensuring that in the event of an incident business data can be restored quickly and the organisation can be up and running within minutes. This is a direct award as continuity of the current supply is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fb0781-cf06-4a40-a345-b1e3f8f1572b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,250 |
| 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 INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTUAL DATA CENTRE SERVICES LTD (VIRTUALDCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fb0781-cf06-4a40-a345-b1e3f8f1572b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fb0781-cf06-4a40-a345-b1e3f8f1572b
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f414c05d-2aa8-4c34-9a31-5c627d1bdcad
  Redacted awarded contract

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