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title: "Provision of Microsoft Backup Solution"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Provision of Microsoft Backup Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4650eb69-3673-4bc9-bac1-99b4a8919993

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Microsoft Backup Solution." This contract, classified under the "Database and operating software package" industry category, was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. It encompasses various locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement process culminated in the award stage, with the contract period starting on 26th June 2026 and concluding on 25th June 2027. The total value of the contract is £336,312, and AvePoint UK Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services. Companies experienced in providing backup solutions, particularly those with a focus on Microsoft 365, would find themselves particularly well-suited for similar contracts. SMEs were considered suitable for this tender, particularly if they are capable of delivering high-quality solutions under a framework agreement. Such contracts offer avenues for expanding market reach and establishing a foothold in public sector services, enabling businesses to leverage technology demand in various geographical locations.

## Notice

Implementation of a Microsoft 365 backup solution to provide automated, scheduled backup and recovery capabilities for all major M365 applications in use in DBT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c1c9d3-6d3b-4020-a001-94caef99c13e |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £336,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £336,312 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | AVEPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c1c9d3-6d3b-4020-a001-94caef99c13e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c1c9d3-6d3b-4020-a001-94caef99c13e
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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