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title: "Remote backup services for schools - AWARD"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Remote backup services for schools - AWARD

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f45d8916-b394-43f8-af29-ab8385dd1ec8

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for remote backup services for schools. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract value is £170,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 6th September 2022. The contract period will run from 1st February 2023 to 31st January 2026. This opportunity falls under the services category and is specifically for computer back-up services in the East of England region, United Kingdom.

This tender for remote backup services for schools provided by Norfolk County Council offers opportunities for businesses in the ICT solutions sector. Businesses providing computer back-up services catering to educational institutions can compete for this contract. The contract has been awarded to South West Communications Group Ltd, and it is indicated as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract provides a chance for ICT solutions providers to expand their services to more sites and potentially grow their business.

## Notice

ICT Solutions require a remote backup solution for 115 sites. We currently use 20TB of data and have tendered to increase this to a minimum of 40TB, with the ability to increase during the term of the contract, as necessary. This service will be provided to establishments with an ICT Solutions support contract or in some cases non-contract customers who wish to purchase a backup solution from ICT Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d05696-d12e-41ed-b792-9f8a4a400c37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH WEST COMMUNICATIONS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72910000 - Computer back-up services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2022 at 10:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d05696-d12e-41ed-b792-9f8a4a400c37
- 7 Oct 2022 at 10:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d05696-d12e-41ed-b792-9f8a4a400c37
- 6 Oct 2022 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d05696-d12e-41ed-b792-9f8a4a400c37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d05696-d12e-41ed-b792-9f8a4a400c37
  7th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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