AwardedAwarded 14 July 2026

Replacement Backup Solution Platform

Thanet District Council · Local authority

In brief

Thanet District Council awarded IT and software work to Softcat plc on 14 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £240,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 6 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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

What the notice says

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a replacement backup solution platform and associated hardware for the Council’s Servers, Data and Hardware and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer’s requirements. Thanet District Council’s current backup solution platform is in need of replacement. This covers all council data held on premises and on its Google environment. Prompt installation is required to avoid disruption to services and to allow a smooth transition over to a new backup solution platform, enabling the Council to keep the required data in line with its backup schedule and policies. Configuration transfer and implementation support are also required to ensure seamless installation. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon July for a duration of 5 years.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
Softcat plc 3 bids received	£231,060	Awarded 14 July 2026

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

Timeline

23 April 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 037311-2026
16 July 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 067141-2026

About the buyer

Thanet District CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 037311-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 April 2026, last updated 16 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.