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title: "Backup and Disaster Recovery Services - (South Lakes)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067327"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Backup and Disaster Recovery Services - (South Lakes)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067327

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Kendal, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for Backup and Disaster Recovery Services tailored for the South Lakes ICT infrastructure. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified below the threshold and without competition, under the legal basis outlined by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded on 4th December 2025 and commenced on 1st January 2026, with a duration of two years, and an option for a 12-month renewal. This project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with delivery focussed in the UKD1 region.

This tender enables opportunities for business growth by securing critical ICT infrastructure services, vital for organisations aiming to ensure robust data protection and recovery solutions. It presents lucrative prospects, especially for small and medium enterprises specialising in IT solutions within the software and information systems industry. The successful bidder, I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Chester Le Street, secured the contract valued at approximately £65,301.80, with potential extension values for the original term. Businesses with expertise in disaster recovery and backup services would find such opportunities ideal for expanding their market presence while fostering long-term collaborations with government authorities.

## Notice

Procurement of back up and disaster recovery services for South Lakes ICT infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026991-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,301 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026991-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026991-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.itps.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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