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title: "Entra ID backup service"
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# Entra ID backup service

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0da79cf-1869-4ab6-a05c-d24965d70b03

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has successfully completed the procurement process for an Entra ID backup service, resulting in the award of a contract to Security Software Solutions Ltd. This procurement falls under the Information Technology services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The contract was awarded on 6th January 2026, with the service starting on 15th January 2026 and concluding on 14th January 2030. The total estimated contract value, including VAT, is £50,400.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services. By participating in framework agreements such as GCloud, businesses can enhance their market presence and credibility. Companies with expertise in providing robust and secure backup solutions for software applications, particularly within the public sector, would find such contracts to be a promising avenue for expansion and long-term collaboration.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Security Software Solutions Ltd using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The supplier will providing the NAO with a subscription for Keepit to backup Microsoft Entra ID. The contract will commence on Thursday 15th January 2026, for four years ending on Monday 14th January 2030. The estimated total contract value, inclusive of VAT, is up to PS50,400.00 over the four-year duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9301a5-2f8a-4a3f-87c1-5fb99760ed47 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,400 |
| 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 | SECURITY SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9301a5-2f8a-4a3f-87c1-5fb99760ed47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9301a5-2f8a-4a3f-87c1-5fb99760ed47
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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