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title: "Provision of a Remote Backup Solution For Schools and Academies"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-06"
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# Provision of a Remote Backup Solution For Schools and Academies

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd95f62d-0955-4011-9f21-0db1288089e3

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## Summary

The contracting process led by Leicestershire County Council focuses on the provision of a Remote Backup Solution for Schools and Academies. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically within consulting, software development, internet and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement has been completed, with the award published on 6th June 2025, and the contract awarded to REDSTOR LIMITED effective from 1st November 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the process having commenced earlier, as indicated by the tender period ending on 31st October 2023. The delivery will be executed across England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for SMEs specialised in IT services, as the buying organisation, Leicestershire County Council, has indeed engaged a smaller enterprise in this instance. Businesses possessing expertise in software solutions, particularly those offering cloud backup services, stand to benefit from similar contract opportunities. With Leicestershire County Council’s focus on educational institutions, suppliers that can provide scalable and reliable backup solutions tailored for the specific needs of schools and academies will be particularly well-suited to succeed in such tenders, thereby driving business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Remote Backup Solution For Schools and Academies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e2c62c-db59-4581-90e5-45d0ddca1bad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,014 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,014 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e2c62c-db59-4581-90e5-45d0ddca1bad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e2c62c-db59-4581-90e5-45d0ddca1bad
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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