AwardedAwarded 20 November 2025

Cloud Backup Services for Schools

Norfolk County Council · Local authority

In brief

Norfolk County Council awarded IT and software work to Rydal Communications Limited on 20 November 2025.

The notice gives a value of £195,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Norfolk County Council has appointed a supplier to provide cloud backup solution for 115 sites. This service will be provided to establishments with an ICT Solutions support contract or in some cases non-contract customers who wish to purchase a backup solution from ourselves. Please note Please note that both Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council have approved a devolution deal which is expected to lead to the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. Subject to the government laying a Statutory Instrument and to its approval by Parliament to formally establish the new combined authority, the first Mayoral election is expected to be in May 2026. Government has also invited participation by Norfolk in Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Rydal Communications Limited (SME)
5 bids received
£32,964
Awarded 20 November 2025

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061289-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 075817-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

192

Awards

117

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. L26044-T-YHBC- ​Web development, maintenance and hosting

    London Luton Airport Operations LimitedEast of EnglandIT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours left

    Value not stated
  2. Integration Technical Operations Assurance & Environment (ITOAE)

    East West Rail Company LimitedEast Midlands, East of England, South EastArchitecture and engineering, Environmental services

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £300mestimated
  3. L26057- T- YH Customer Journey and Conversion Rate Optimisation Services

    London Luton Airport Operations LimitedEast of EnglandIT services and software, Management consultancy

    Closing soon4 days left

    Value not stated
  4. ​L26012-T-YH ​Employee benefits, recognition, Communications & Engagement Platform

    London Luton Airport Operations LimitedEast of EnglandIT services and software

    Closing soon5 days left

    Value not stated
  5. Procurement of an HR and Payroll System

    Look Ahead Care and Support LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.5mestimated

From notice 061289-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 20 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.