NICE seeks sole-source M365 backup for 2026/27.
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) intends to award a contract for end-to-end protection of its Microsoft 365 data using CloudCover M365 Backup. This is a below-threshold procurement without competition, indicating a sole-source or direct award. The contract covers the period 2026/27. The buyer is a UK public health authority. No specific qualifications or set-asides are mentioned, but the lack of competition suggests a tailored solution.