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title: "Microsoft 365 protection M365 Backup _ Keepit"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Microsoft 365 protection M365 Backup _ Keepit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0f0ba89-46bb-47df-b165-52ce2fc1e892

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## Summary

The procurement process for Microsoft 365 protection M365 Backup _ Keepit, led by the University of Derby, is focused on the software package and information systems industry. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, which culminated in an awarding stage on 19th June 2025. The contract period spans from 10th August 2025 to 9th August 2028, with the services being delivered in Derby, England, under the classification ID 48000000. The total contract value amounts to £313,560, and the procurement process supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although it is not suitable for VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software products and associated services, particularly those with experience in Microsoft 365 solutions. The framework approach may benefit SMEs, enabling them to join competitive consortia or act independently. As the buying organisation is the University of Derby, businesses with a portfolio in educational and institutional software solutions might find it advantageous to engage in this procurement process to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with academic institutions. Phoenix Software, identified as the large supplier already awarded, indicates that operators from similar industry scales could also stand a competitive chance in business alignment with the university's service needs.

## Notice

Direct award through: KCS _ Procurement Services Software Products and Associated Services Y23065 Microsoft 365 protection M365 Backup _ Keepit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba185c9-5797-4afb-b5ed-8e6f397bbe0e |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £313,560 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba185c9-5797-4afb-b5ed-8e6f397bbe0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba185c9-5797-4afb-b5ed-8e6f397bbe0e
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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