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title: "CA17376 - DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution (Via YPO Framework Agreement 001126 The provision of Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions)"
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# CA17376 - DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution (Via YPO Framework Agreement 001126 The provision of Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions)

Buyer: DN COLLEGES GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62f14062-c616-4aab-a24a-b828074f1e9e

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## Summary

DN Colleges Group, based in Doncaster, England, completed a procurement process on 29th May 2026, awarding a contract for the provision of a backup and disaster recovery solution. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the backup or recovery software package. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC through an open procedure. Key protocol involved protecting the Colleges Group's Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, and VMware systems with disaster recovery functionality. The contract period spans from 14th July 2026 to 13th July 2029, with the value set at £298,025 GBP. The procurement stage is the award, marking the conclusion of this tender.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in data management, IT systems support, and cloud service provisions. Businesses capable of delivering robust data protection and disaster recovery solutions would find this contract beneficial, especially those with experience in developing storage and content management software. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, providing SMEs the chance to engage, reaching a wide geographical market, including key areas within the UK and British Overseas Territories. Such projects can enhance partnerships with educational institutions and increase service portfolios in the IT infrastructure field.

## Notice

Provision of an enterprise backup and disaster recovery solution to protect DN Colleges Group's Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, VMware virtual machines and physical servers, including immutable storage capability, disaster recovery functionality and associated support services. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17376. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17376 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d219bd47-dc4d-4f12-a022-c444b2f6c2f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,025 |
| 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 | DN COLLEGES GROUP |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 2RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package
- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d219bd47-dc4d-4f12-a022-c444b2f6c2f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d219bd47-dc4d-4f12-a022-c444b2f6c2f9
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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