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title: "Immutable storage requirement for AD & Entra Backups"
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# Immutable storage requirement for AD & Entra Backups

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db71b6e1-73fd-4c66-9b99-d1a78f4e24b5

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL UK Branch for the provision of immutable storage for Active Directory and Entra backups. This procurement process, classified under information technology services (CPV code 72222300), is part of the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework. The contract will span from 4th September 2024 to 3rd September 2027, with an estimated value of £100,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender stage has been completed. The award date is set for 20th September 2024, while the tender period ended on 1st August 2024. The project will be delivered within the United Kingdom, providing a secure and independent storage solution for vital Microsoft security features.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in information technology services and secure data storage solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete in similar tenders, benefiting from the structured and transparent procurement process. The competitive nature of the procurement method ensures that businesses with robust capabilities in cloud services and data security can thrive, leveraging the demand for specialised storage solutions in public sector initiatives.

## Notice

The National Audit Office awarded a contract to Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL UK Branch using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework and the supplier will be providing an independent storage location is required for Microsoft security features. The contract will commence on Wednesday 4th September 2024 running for 3 years until Friday 3rd September 2027. The estimated contract value will be PS 100,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149ee62e-1b0f-4c16-898b-13d9a3c435d6 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SARL, UK BRANCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149ee62e-1b0f-4c16-898b-13d9a3c435d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149ee62e-1b0f-4c16-898b-13d9a3c435d6
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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