Award

MS Unified Support (3-year)

DEFRA

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07 Jun 2023 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract to Microsoft for the provision of "MS Unified Support (3-year)" services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from June 29, 2023, to September 30, 2026. The award value is £499,998. The procurement process ended on June 1, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for service providers specializing in software support services to engage with DEFRA. Businesses in the technology sector, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft technologies, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract's duration of three years ensures stability for the selected supplier and potential for establishing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

MS Unified Support (3-year)

Notice Description

MS Unified Support (3-year)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15b04b4f-b8ff-40b3-84f8-db7cef4feb49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515e4c7c-0414-458f-905e-fba66d8fdb10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,998 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Patrick Civil
Contact Email
patrick.civil@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459 33 55 77

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

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