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title: "Microsoft 365 backup solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3f5ac4f-c56d-4d7d-accd-a2c3c5816a16"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2025-04-09"
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# Microsoft 365 backup solution

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3f5ac4f-c56d-4d7d-accd-a2c3c5816a16

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office, based in Taunton, England, recently awarded a contract titled "Microsoft 365 backup solution," focused on the services industry category of backup or recovery software development. The procurement process was initiated under a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24th March 2025, with the contract period slated to commence on 25th March 2025 and end on 24th March 2028. This project aims to ensure disaster recovery and business continuity for artifacts stored in the M365 tenant, with a substantial contract value of GBP 20,753,064.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in software development, particularly in backup or recovery solutions, to demonstrate their capabilities and contribute to an extensive project that promises consistent and long-term engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow and establish market presence can particularly benefit, as the UK Hydrographic Office specifically suited this procurement to include such entities. The awarded supplier for this contract is AvePoint UK Ltd, a firm capable of meeting the rigorous demands and ensuring high-quality delivery for the duration of the contract.

## Notice

To maintain continuity of backups, ensure disaster recovery and business continuity of artifacts stored in M365 tenant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6cdcb8-b1c0-4f08-be05-bcfe2e00bdab |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,753,064 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,753,064 |
| 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 | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6cdcb8-b1c0-4f08-be05-bcfe2e00bdab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6cdcb8-b1c0-4f08-be05-bcfe2e00bdab
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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