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title: "AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) 2025 - AWARD"
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# AFI Office365 Backup (1 year) 2025 - AWARD

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5353a339-f66f-4993-a937-f2ca3927e8c9

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## Summary

Ipswich Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of AFI Office 365 Backup services for one year. This open procedure, classified under CPV codes 48822000 (Computer servers) and 72910000 (Computer back-up services), was conducted for the East of England region. The tender was awarded on 19 February 2025, with a contract period from 23 February 2025 to 22 February 2026. The submission deadline for this tender was 11:00 am on 5 February 2025, and clarification questions were due by 11:00 am on 3 February 2025. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract awarded to Etage Limited for the amount of £11,629.80 GBP. 

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer server and backup services, particularly those capable of meeting the technical requirements specified by Ipswich Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector IT services market. Suitable businesses are those with proven expertise in providing robust Office 365 backup solutions and an understanding of public procurement processes. The partnership with a reputable public entity like Ipswich Borough Council can enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of AFI Office 365 Backup (1 year). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am 5 February 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 11am 3 February 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/858cfcb7-b747-440c-a467-a17263fce617 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,629 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 72910000 - Computer back-up services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/858cfcb7-b747-440c-a467-a17263fce617

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/858cfcb7-b747-440c-a467-a17263fce617
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

## Provenance

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