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title: "AvePoint M365 backup"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# AvePoint M365 backup

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683bd

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, a public authority within sub-central government, has concluded the procurement process for "AvePoint M365 backup" services. Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the university's procurement aimed to secure software supply services with Resilience Plus for a year starting in 2027. Trustmarque Solutions Limited, a supplier located in York, has been awarded the contract following a process initiated on 27th March 2026, with key dates including the contract period from 28th March to 29th March 2026. The procurement, which was completed through a method below the threshold, encompasses the UKK12 region under the services category with a final contract value of £101,376.86 gross.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software and IT service provision. Ideal candidates would include SMEs with expertise in software supply services, particularly those with capabilities in providing robust backup solutions for Microsoft 365 environments. The completed award underscores the demand for resilient IT solutions within the public authority sector, suggesting a potential avenue for companies to expand their service offerings regionally across the United Kingdom. Businesses seeking to engage with academic institutions or public authorities in similar contracts could leverage this procurement as a benchmark for entering this segment.

## Notice

AvePoint M365 backup with Resilience Plus - Year 1 until 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034507-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034507-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034507-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trustmarque.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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