--- title: "Remote Backup For Schools and Academies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b625025-868c-49d7-943b-b92cce6278af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b625025-868c-49d7-943b-b92cce6278af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b625025-868c-49d7-943b-b92cce6278af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b625025-868c-49d7-943b-b92cce6278af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-01" --- # Remote Backup For Schools and Academies Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b625025-868c-49d7-943b-b92cce6278af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b625025-868c-49d7-943b-b92cce6278af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b625025-868c-49d7-943b-b92cce6278af.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Remote Backup For Schools and Academies." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and aims to enhance data backup services for 273 schools in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 16th October 2018 and the contract commencement date scheduled for 1st November 2018. The contract terms are annual, allowing for renewals for a duration of up to three years, with a total estimated contract value of £110,000, and a minimum value of £66,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support. Companies that can provide secure, scalable, and value-for-money backup solutions will find this opportunity advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender is suitable for them, which could potentially lead to an expanding customer base among educational institutions in Leicestershire. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council (LCC) via Leicestershire Traded Services - LEAMIS delivers a data backup service for schools within Leicestershire and the surrounding areas. Currently 273 schools use this service. The contracts for the existing software and hardware expire in October 2018. LEAMIS aims to expand the existing service either by contracting with more schools or by increasing the amount of data backed up at each school. LEAMIS are looking for a solution to mirror/upgrade their current offering to schools giving best value for money, giving the highest-level security and keeping to the latest standards. The solution is required to be in place for 1st November 2018. The term of the contract is annual, which can be renewed on an annual basis for a total period of three years. The renewal date for the contract will be 31st October. The contract term will commence from Go Live date. DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45153ea6-8587-41db-9c5d-9cf730255ab3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 1 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 1 Oct 2018 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45153ea6-8587-41db-9c5d-9cf730255ab3 - 1 Oct 2018 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb8f411-fa09-427d-8738-69e973e93f78 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45153ea6-8587-41db-9c5d-9cf730255ab3 1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb8f411-fa09-427d-8738-69e973e93f78 1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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