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M365 Copilot Early Access Programme

DEFRA

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23 Nov 2023 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded the contract for the "M365 Copilot Early Access Programme" to Microsoft. The procurement process was completed using a direct procurement method called Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period runs from 10th August 2023 to 31st July 2024. DEFRA is the buying organisation located at 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, UK. The main procurement category is goods.

This tender for the "M365 Copilot Early Access Programme" presents a business opportunity for software testing companies. The contract awarded to Microsoft is valued at £82,194 in GBP. Businesses based in the UK, European countries, and the rest of the world can compete for this contract. The tender period ended on 9th August 2023, and the contract will provide growth opportunities for companies specialising in software testing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M365 Copilot Early Access Programme

Notice Description

M365 Copilot Early Access Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-146970d1-44f7-4c56-8e6c-bff958759274
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1c9a63d-8f1f-49ef-a1b6-8b7b789b92eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,194 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT

Further Information

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