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title: "DS331-20 Backup Solution"
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# DS331-20 Backup Solution

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3563ec81-57ee-4d84-afa1-c7b8dbcb03d2

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## Summary

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to enhance its data management capabilities through the procurement of a new backup solution, titled "DS331-20 Backup Solution". This tender falls under the services category within the data services industry and is situated in Exeter, England. The procurement method used is a selective approach, with the tendering process initiated via a framework agreement. The tender was officially completed on 15 December 2020, and the contract commenced on 28 January 2021, ending on 27 January 2026. The total contract value is approximately £125,708.50.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions. Companies that can provide on-premise hardware along with cloud storage options, and those capable of offering installation, configuration, and training services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With the increased focus on data security and management, this tender may attract both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint within the public sector market.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are looking to replace our existing backup solution. The aim of the project is to replace the existing provision with a new Backup/Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery solution. The new solution will require the successful bidder to supply, install, configure, test, and commission an on premise Endpoint Data Backup solution to replace the current system. The authority will require training on the provided solution. There will be a requirement for hardware on premise for fast backups and restores along with a cloud solution for longer term storage. This will be fully VMWare and physical server compatible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27d0c56-6e55-4ebb-9b07-e1c7e8e2979a |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,705 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,708 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27d0c56-6e55-4ebb-9b07-e1c7e8e2979a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27d0c56-6e55-4ebb-9b07-e1c7e8e2979a
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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