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title: "26-21 Digital Backup and Restore Solution"
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# 26-21 Digital Backup and Restore Solution

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ad34426-0cf0-454f-ac5d-ce17d83916b3

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed a procurement process for a "26-21 Digital Backup and Restore Solution" aimed at replacing its current platform nearing the end of its lifecycle. This project, classified under the software package and information systems category, was conducted through a mini-competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement - Digital Workplace Solutions 2. The procurement, which used a selective method within a framework agreement, saw Softcat Plc being awarded the contract valued at £1,516,119. The contract is set for the West Midlands region, United Kingdom, and is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026, with a completion date of 31st May 2031. The award was made on 20th May 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital backup and recovery solutions, particularly those capable of delivering secure, scalable, and modern services. The process could offer growth avenues for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, which were identified as suitable participants. Companies with capabilities in enhancing digital infrastructure and aligned with the goals of educational institutions could find this tender particularly advantageous, especially those with expertise in creating solutions within the framework of NHS Shared Business Services.

## Notice

The primary objective of this project was to procure and implement a modern, secure, and scalable backup and recovery solution to replace the University's existing platform, which is nearing the end of its contractual life. Mini Competition using NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement - Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebc340f-bb71-4587-9b5c-d2756b407972 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,516,119 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,516,119 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## 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 May 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebc340f-bb71-4587-9b5c-d2756b407972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebc340f-bb71-4587-9b5c-d2756b407972
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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