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title: "Back-up as a service"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Back-up as a service

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34387bc6-6493-4472-8e68-e0695bd095f5

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has conducted a procurement process for "Back-up as a Service," focusing on operating systems, with the procurement being at the award stage. This service aims to back up data from the MCA's Office 365 tenant. The procurement was executed through a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework, specifically for Technology Products and Associated Services 2, and was open to all Lot 3 suppliers. The successful supplier, Centerprise International Limited, will deliver the service commencing from 19th November 2025, with the contract spanning until 18th November 2028. The tender process is described as selective, implying a call-off method from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technology services, including operating systems and data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this opportunity, highlighting a potential niche for smaller businesses within the tech industry aiming to expand through government contracts. The international scope of delivery, spanning regions such as the Channel Islands, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories, alongside the substantial contract value of £71,928, underscores attractive prospects for businesses aiming to broaden their market influence.

## Notice

Backup Service to backup data from MCAs Office 365 tenant. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework (Technology Products and Associated Services 2), open to all Lot 3 suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ebcc82-7cc1-4873-98ed-d1ec0d76ab71 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,928 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48620000 - Operating systems

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ebcc82-7cc1-4873-98ed-d1ec0d76ab71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ebcc82-7cc1-4873-98ed-d1ec0d76ab71
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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