---
title: "Provision of Microsoft 365 Backup Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Provision of Microsoft 365 Backup Service

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693fe

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## Summary

Hull City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Microsoft 365 Backup Service," awarding the contract to Bytes Software Services Limited. This direct award was facilitated through the KCS Commercial Service Group, Software Products and Associated Services Lot (Y203065). The contract, valued at £221,573.00, is set to run for three years from 14 April 2026 to 13 April 2029. This procurement involves software supply services, categorised under CPV code 72268000, and is aligned with the regional authority's needs based in Hull, United Kingdom. The process involved a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to specific legal and procedural frameworks set by CELEX:32014L0024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in software services, particularly those involved in cloud solutions and data protection. Enterprises of varying scale can benefit, especially those capable of offering comprehensive software supply solutions akin to the Microsoft 365 Backup Service offered by Bytes Software Services Limited. Businesses with the capacity for a direct award pathway, underpinned by established frameworks like KCS Commercial Service, will find such tenders advantageous. Engaging in similar contracts allows businesses to expand their footprint in the public sector and demonstrate capabilities in delivering essential services that support municipal IT infrastructure.

## Notice

Hull City Council (The Authority) has directly awarded a contract, via the KCS Commercial Service Group, Software Products and Associated Services Lot (Y203065), to Bytes Software Services Limited (Company Number: 01616977) for a Microsoft 365 Backup Service (Keepit system) for a term of three years from 14 April 2026 to 13 April 2029 at a total cost of PS221,573.00.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hull City Council (The Authority) has directly awarded a contract, via the KCS Commercial Service Group, Software Products and Associated Services Lot (Y203065), to Bytes Software Services Limited (Company Number: 01616977) for a Microsoft 365 Backup Service (Keepit system) for a term of three years from 14 April 2026 to 13 April 2029 at a total cost of PS221,573.00.

### Procurement Information

Direct award a contract, via the KCS Commercial Service Group, Software Products and Associated Services Lot (Y203065)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042207-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £221,573 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 07:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042207-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104102
- https://www.hull.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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