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title: "Data Backup Solution"
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buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Data Backup Solution

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-593e2fc1-2d3d-4552-808c-70de29db3243

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## Summary

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process for the provision of a data backup solution under the title "Data Backup Solution." The procurement fell under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with the service to be delivered in Exeter, England. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st December 2025, and the contract period is set to run from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2028. This contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to Softcat Plc and is specified as suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering data backup services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. With the procurement now in the award stage, companies in the software industry could leverage such contracts as a means to expand their business portfolio, providing strategic solutions to major public service entities like the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service.

## Notice

Provision of a data backup solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c660f487-2148-4436-8959-b52e800b6be2 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c660f487-2148-4436-8959-b52e800b6be2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c660f487-2148-4436-8959-b52e800b6be2
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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