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title: "18 026 Remote Back-up Licences and Support for Schools 1 year + 1 year optional ext"
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# 18 026 Remote Back-up Licences and Support for Schools 1 year + 1 year optional ext

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf90d955-e2bb-42a7-8664-3b21cd07dc6b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cheshire East Borough Council, which has awarded a contract for "18 026 Remote Back-up Licences and Support for Schools" through a GCloud9 procurement method. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a contract value of £36,397. The contract will commence on 1st September 2018 and will run for one year, with an option for a further extension. The procurement was in the award stage as of 9th August 2018, concluding the tender period that ended on 1st August 2018. The project primarily targets educational institutions within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software and data backup solutions, particularly those focusing on services tailored for educational organisations. Companies with experience in providing remote backup services and support solutions would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this domain, facilitating growth through partnerships with local educational authorities and enhancing their service offerings in the sector.

## Notice

******THIS IS AN AWARDED OPPORTUNITY**** CEC ICTSS facilitates on behalf of schools across both Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council and Cheshire East Borough Council, the provision of a remote backup solution. The main aims of providing this solution are to reduce the number of backup failures and decrease instances of total data loss. A contract has been awarded via a GCloud9 procurement to Redstor for 1 year with the option to extend for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbda944-2376-4f5a-a6ac-6b4656f58663 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,397 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,397 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDSTOR (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2018 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbda944-2376-4f5a-a6ac-6b4656f58663

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbda944-2376-4f5a-a6ac-6b4656f58663
  15th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

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