M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup Solution
About This Opportunity
Award notice from ESSEX County Council (United Kingdom) — M365 and EntraID SaaS Cloud Backup. ICT & digital. Awarded to AvePoint UK Ltd (GBP 246K, Apr 2026).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 245,945.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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.. CPV: Backup or recovery software package (48710000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on April 30, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: D099PC. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL has issued 111 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 77 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
AvePoint UK Ltd was awarded the contract for £245,945. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference D099PC when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to AvePoint UK Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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