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title: "Disaster Recovery as a Service"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Disaster Recovery as a Service

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-618d4690-ad87-4bd1-9b3f-bff9acf97c05

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a provider for "Disaster Recovery as a Service" (DRaaS) under an open procurement method. The contract, which amounts to £100,785, has a duration of three years starting from 3rd April 2017, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The tender period concluded on 7th March 2017, and the services are expected to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically related to consulting, software development, internet, and support.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in IT services and disaster recovery solutions, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in technical support, security management, and maintenance services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the specified requirements outlined in the tender documentation. Engaging with the fire and rescue service can enable businesses to establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to engage with a third party to provide Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). The contract is for three years with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months. The specification covers the following authority requirements, security, technical, DRaaS, management and support, maintenance, reporting and transition. Additional information: Please refer to the blue light portal for documentation on this tender https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d8294f-5c03-4f33-8c21-c8cdd020bcbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,785 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Belmont |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2017 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d8294f-5c03-4f33-8c21-c8cdd020bcbb
- 4 Apr 2017 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f59a282-680b-4df2-acfe-f4920d1942cc
- 6 Feb 2017 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f59a282-680b-4df2-acfe-f4920d1942cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d8294f-5c03-4f33-8c21-c8cdd020bcbb
  4th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f59a282-680b-4df2-acfe-f4920d1942cc
  4th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

## Provenance

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