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title: "Secondary Backup Solution"
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# Secondary Backup Solution

Buyer: ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36c828b0-3191-4129-a864-8dfe346b1db3

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## Summary

The ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Secondary Backup Solution" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). This contract provides for an enhanced secondary third-party service to manage immutable backups. The procurement method employed was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project's coverage spans England, Scotland, and Wales, with a contract period running from 10th December 2025 to 9th December 2028. The procurement stage is award, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC on 21st November 2025, for the total value of £505,412.34.

The deployment of a secondary backup solution presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for entities in the IT services sector capable of delivering robust data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the project particularly suitable given its focus on specialised, high-reliability backup services. With Softcat PLC, a large-scale service provider, as the awarded supplier, there are potential subcontracting or partnership opportunities for SMEs aiming to expand their reach in IT support services, thus promoting business growth and fostering industry collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of an enhanced secondary 3rd party service which provides for immutable backups

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad51111-9194-44d5-aa11-aae8b0e50a6d |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £505,412 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £505,412 |
| 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 | ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad51111-9194-44d5-aa11-aae8b0e50a6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad51111-9194-44d5-aa11-aae8b0e50a6d
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45ca7f5c-f27a-4e82-a8fc-a2b053c908d9

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