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title: "M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup Solution"
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# M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup Solution

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32a6e93-f2a4-4561-82e9-4fb049cdd299

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## Summary

Essex County Council recently completed the procurement process for an M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup Solution, awarded to AvePoint UK Ltd. The contract, proceeding through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), commenced on 20th April 2026 and will run until 19th April 2027, with a potential extension for another year. The procurement, classified under the industry category of backup or recovery software, is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom, and carries a total awarded value of £245,945. The tender was in the award stage as of 30th April 2026, with the award officially active from 15th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in secure, automated backup solutions aligned with public sector cyber resilience standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on offering cloud-based backup and recovery services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft 365 and EntraID environments, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can foster business growth by expanding service portfolios and strengthening relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, for an immutable SaaS-based backup and recovery solution (Microsoft 365 and EntraID) for a term of 1-year with an option to extend for a further 12 month period (1+1). The solution must provide secure, automated, and auditable backup capabilities aligned to recognised public sector cyber resilience expectations such as the NCSC/CAF for Local Government. Total awarded value includes potential extension costs and potential additional costs as set out in the Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c101eb-c180-4649-82dd-00f58f4b6f5c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,945 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c101eb-c180-4649-82dd-00f58f4b6f5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c101eb-c180-4649-82dd-00f58f4b6f5c
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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