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
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

264

Awards

144

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. PURCON 5035 Retail Supply Partnership

    University of East AngliaEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies, IT services and software

    Closing soon4 hours leftExpress interest

    £9mestimated
  2. CCM1379 - OHU Software

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for LincolnshireNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon40 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £82kestimated
  3. Alarm Receiving Centre Call Handling System

    North Hertfordshire District CouncilEast of EnglandIT services and software, Security

    Closing soon3 days leftExpress interest

    £2mestimated
  4. Vehicle Speed and Routing Data (2026-29)

    Cambridgeshire County CouncilEast of EnglandIT services and software

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £75kestimated
  5. EV Charging Infrastructure

    National Grid UK LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, WalesVehicles and fleet, IT services and software

    Closing soon4 days leftExpress interest3 lots

    £29.9mestimated

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.