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title: "Back up and Recovery"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Back up and Recovery

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db0532fb-d1d1-43f0-b19c-cfd748c25dec

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for Cloud integrated data back up and security provision worth £929,077.05 to Softcat plc. The procurement process was completed under the selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 21, 2023, to April 20, 2026. The tender was initiated on April 20, 2023, and concluded on April 25, 2023, with the University of Central Lancashire located in PRESTON, United Kingdom given the buyer entity.

This tender opportunity for back up and recovery services presents a chance for businesses in the computer-related services industry to thrive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses offering cloud integrated data back up and security services should consider leveraging their expertise to pursue this contract effectively. The University's specific requirements and the contractual period provide a valuable opportunity for business growth and development within the region.

## Notice

Cloud integrated data back up and security provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cbc1cb-c003-4156-87a8-446ea8e7f093 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £929,077 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £929,077 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cbc1cb-c003-4156-87a8-446ea8e7f093

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cbc1cb-c003-4156-87a8-446ea8e7f093
  25th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uclan.ac.uk

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