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title: "Data Backup System for FCDO"
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# Data Backup System for FCDO

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bd92fe8-6af1-4ab1-a07d-c4383f3949b6

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for a "Data Backup System" tailored to their needs in the information technology sector. This limited procurement process was initiated via competitive quotation, with a contract value of £16,975. The tender period ended on 1st March 2021, and the contract commenced on 30th March 2021, lasting until 29th March 2023. The procurement is based in London, England, underscoring its significance in the UK public sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in backup and recovery solutions. Businesses that can offer tailored, integrated, and easily configurable systems are well-positioned to enhance their market presence through similar tenders. With the increasing demand for robust data management solutions in various sectors, firms experienced in compliance with governmental IT security standards can particularly benefit from participating in future procurement opportunities of this kind.

## Notice

FCDO require a fully integrated, easily configurable and specialised backup system. Perpetual license bought for Bacula. 2 (+1 +1) contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87b69bc-f96a-4b1b-a44f-d0e817f9f23f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,975 |
| 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 | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BACULA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 08:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87b69bc-f96a-4b1b-a44f-d0e817f9f23f
- 10 May 2021 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87b69bc-f96a-4b1b-a44f-d0e817f9f23f
- 6 May 2021 at 12:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87b69bc-f96a-4b1b-a44f-d0e817f9f23f
- 14 Apr 2021 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87b69bc-f96a-4b1b-a44f-d0e817f9f23f
- 1 Apr 2021 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87b69bc-f96a-4b1b-a44f-d0e817f9f23f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87b69bc-f96a-4b1b-a44f-d0e817f9f23f
  12th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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