---
title: "CloudCover M365 Backup 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc61"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc61.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
published: "2026-07-16"
---

# CloudCover M365 Backup 26/27

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc61

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) involves the award of a contract titled "CloudCover M365 Backup 26/27." This process, categorized under IT services, focuses on providing end-to-end protection for Microsoft 365 data. Based in Manchester, this procurement reached the award stage on 16 July 2026, with a contract period set from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as the value was below the threshold, making it a streamlined contract awarding process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT service sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Although the procurement was undertaken without competition and awarded to virtualDCS Ltd, businesses of various sizes, especially SMEs, can find similar opportunities beneficial to expand their reach and grow their clientele within the public sector. Contracts like these are ideal for well-suited firms in the tech and IT infrastructure space capable of delivering comprehensive data protection solutions.

## Notice

End-to-end protection for Microsoft 365 data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067026-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 08:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067026-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067026-2026
  16th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nice.org.uk

## Provenance

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