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Published 30 Apr 2026

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M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup Solution

Authority: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: Backup or recovery software package (48710000)
Published contract value£245,945Exc. VAT
Contract ends 19 Apr 2027
Awarded to AvePoint UK Ltd
Contract starts 20 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, for an immutable SaaS-based backup and recovery solution (Microsoft 365 and EntraID) for a term of 1-year with an option to extend for a further 12 month period (1+1). The solution must provide secure, automated, and auditable backup capabilities aligned to recognised public sector cyber resilience expectations such as the NCSC/CAF for Local Government. Total awarded value includes potential extension costs and potential additional costs as set out in the Agreement.

Published procurement details

Framework cited in notice
G-Cloud 14 · RM1557.14
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
D099PC
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Min Value
£112,495.00
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
East of England, United Kingdom

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    15 Apr 2026
  2. Contract starts
    20 Apr 2026
  3. Notice published
    30 Apr 2026
  4. Contract ends
    19 Apr 2027

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • ESSEX COUNTY COUNCILContracting authority Essex County Council, CHELMSFORD, CM11QH, EnglandContact name, email
    Identifier
    sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/EQQe36T5 · GB-SRS

Suppliers named on the notice

  • AvePoint UK LtdSupplier 3rd Floor, Watchmakers Court West 33 St John's Lane London EC1M 4BJ
    Identifier
    06478398 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
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Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-b32a6e93-f2a4-4561-82e9-4fb049cdd299-2026-04-30T14:00:31+01:00
Published
30 Apr 2026
Latest update
30 Apr 2026
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-b32a6e93-f2a4-4561-82e9-4fb049cdd299
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-b32a6e93-f2a4-4561-82e9-4fb049cdd299-1