---
title: "Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06675d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06675d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06675d

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has awarded a contract for "Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity" solutions, involving near-end capabilities for Google and M365 services. The contract spans from 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2027 with Phoenix Software as the supplier, valued at £100,440. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category and utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Located in Portsmouth, this contract aligns with the strategic project underway in this region, positioned within the sub-central government classification.

This tender presents significant prospects for enterprises specialising in software solutions and information systems, especially those with expertise in cloud-based technologies and disaster recovery frameworks. With the procurement approach being direct and below threshold, large businesses capable of promptly delivering comprehensive business continuity support might find optimal growth opportunities to establish or strengthen partnerships in the public sector. Given its location in the United Kingdom, companies that are well-versed in serving educational institutions may find this contract particularly complimentary to their portfolio.

## Notice

The University requires near end capabilities for the backup , disaster recovery and Business continuity for Google and M365 and has awarded a 12 month contract to meet this specific need whilst a larger strategic project is underway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021834-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,440 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021834-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021834-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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